Award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles
Award space from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on RDU–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 21,000 miles + $5.60 on RDU–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 21,000 miles + $5.60 on RDU–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- RDU–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 69,900 pts + $5.60
- RDU–LAX · Qantas
- Lowest business class
- 21,000 pts + $5.60
- RDU–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 21,000 pts + $5.60
- RDU–LAX · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on RDU–LAX: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on RDU–SNA. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 21,000 miles + $5.60, about 2.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on RDU–LAX (seen on 324 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 324 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 11,300 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 321 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 321 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 322 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 238 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | RDU–LAX | 24 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.07 | RDU–LAX | 25 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,000 pts + $15.20 | RDU–LAX | 34 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | RDU–LAX | 210 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 293 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 21,200 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 319 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 27 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $34.30 | RDU–LAX | 281 |
| GOL Smiles | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | RDU–LAX | 30 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles on points: 69,900 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on RDU–LAX (seen on 25 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles on points: 21,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on RDU–LAX (seen on 320 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 320 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | RDU–LAX | 314 |
| Etihad Guest | 43,000 pts + $54.23Mixed cabin | RDU–LAX | 274 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 290 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 76,500 pts + $32.98 | RDU–LAX | 1 |
| GOL Smiles | 90,700 pts + taxes not reported | RDU–LAX | 28 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 249,600 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | RDU–LAX | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles on points: 21,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on RDU–LAX (seen on 324 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 324 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | RDU–LAX | 322 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.21Mixed cabin | RDU–LAX | 2 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | RDU–LAX | 320 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $13.77 | RDU–LAX | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 53,700 pts + $5.60 | RDU–LAX | 319 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,187–2,234 miles (3,519–3,595 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates | 69,900 pts + $5.60Qantas · 25 dates | 21,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 320 dates | 21,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 324 dates |
| Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Burbank (BUR) | 19,000 pts + $13.77Velocity · 133 dates | — | — | — |
| Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Orange County (SNA) | 10,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 22 dates | — | 49,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 2 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 22 dates |
| Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Ontario (ONT) | 19,000 pts + $13.70Velocity · 134 dates | — | — | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 324 dates.
- Premium Economy: 69,900 points + $5.60 on Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed premium economy award space there on 25 dates.
- Business Class: 21,000 miles + $5.60 on Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 320 dates.
- First Class: 21,000 miles + $5.60 on Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 324 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | RDU–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | RDU–LAX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | RDU–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | RDU–LAX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | RDU–LAX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.21Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | RDU–LAX | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | RDU–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | RDU–LAX | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $13.77 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 9,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on RDU–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 43,600 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on RDU–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 39 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 21,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on RDU–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + $5.60 (1 date)Qantas | 22,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + $5.60 (1 date)Qantas | 21,000 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)Qantas | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Qantas | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)SkyMiles | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)SkyMiles | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)SkyMiles | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)SkyMiles | 28,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)SkyMiles | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)SkyMiles | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 28,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles?
In business class, RDU–LAX with 21,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, RDU–LAX with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Los Angeles had award space?
RDU–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), RDU–BUR (economy), RDU–SNA (economy, business class and first class) and RDU–ONT (economy). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 324 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:46 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 21,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 08:38 UTC for a Dec 15, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 320 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:46 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 324 dates, business class 320 dates, first class 324 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 25 dates, first class 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 321 dates, first class 320 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 238 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 321 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 266 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 319 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 281 dates, business class 274 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 30 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 28 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $34.30 with Etihad Guest (28,000 miles + $34.30); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (21,000 miles + $5.60) to $54.23 with Etihad Guest (43,000 miles + $54.23 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 21,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.