Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to RDU (Raleigh)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to RDU route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to RDU?

About 19% of flights from LAX to RDU experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on LAX to RDU flights?

When flights from LAX to RDU are delayed, the average delay is approximately 75 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a LAX to RDU flight?

With 81% of LAX to RDU flights arriving on time and an average delay of 75 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at RDU is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

LAX → RDU

LAX (Los Angeles) to RDU (Raleigh)

LAX (Los Angeles) to RDU (Raleigh) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 83%. The average delay is 75 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 83% vs American Airlines at 80%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 83% on time; American Airlines trails at 80%.

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Good to know

Departing from LAX

82% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at RDU

79% on time

When flights into RDU are late, the average delay is 73 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at RDU: TSA is ~28 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.