Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your RDU to LGB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and LGB:
Denver International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
$256 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport flight. A return flight starts at $515. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to LGB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RDU to LGB.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
If you have a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near LGB:
Follow your own route with a Long Beach Municipal Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Avis and see more of Long Beach and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Long Beach Municipal Airport at least a few weeks ahead to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's wise to book even earlier.
When to fly to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
October is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Long Beach in March.
The warmest month in Long Beach is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to LGB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Long Beach. Around 32 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
San Diego is another essential stop in the United States and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Long Beach. No trip is complete without experiencing San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
