International route
Cheap flights from Raleigh to London
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). 3,863 miles, connecting flights only.
RDU to LHR at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,863 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 7h 30mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 5h aheadLondon vs Raleigh
Raleigh to London
Round trips from $316
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Raleigh to London
No nonstop service: 18 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHL, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAH, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- New York (JFK)AADLB63 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
RaleighLondon has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between RDU and LHR. Every itinerary connects, most often through JFK, ORD or BOS, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $316; September 2026 is the most expensive at $442 and up, a difference of $126 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- London is 5 hours ahead of Raleigh. Expect to lose 5 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
London: The most-flown transatlantic route, for good reason
London is the busiest international destination from the US, with nonstops from more than 30 American cities into Heathrow and Gatwick. The museums are free, the theater is world-class and the Tube reaches everything — including Heathrow.
Best time to visit: May–June and September are mild with long days; July–August is warm and busy. December has Christmas markets and lights. January–March is cold and gray but fares can drop below $500 round trip.
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Search Raleigh to LondonRaleigh to London: common questions
How long is the flight from Raleigh to London?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Raleigh (RDU) to London (LHR) takes 7h 30m of flying plus a layover, usually 10h 30m or more door to door across 3,863 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RDU to LHR?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Raleigh (RDU) and London (LHR). The most common connections are through JFK, ORD and BOS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to London?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Raleigh (RDU) to London (LHR), starting at $316 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Raleigh to London flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Raleigh. RDU is on America/New York time and LHR on Europe/London time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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