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$183+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to London (LON)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — LON
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to London are usually found in January or February, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$682
(Finnair)

One-way from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$810

Good round-trip deal

$760 or less

Good one-way deal

$647 or less
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From Raleigh-Durham to London (LON)
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to London (LON)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($213 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to London (LON).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:05 pmRDU - LHR
Nonstop7h 50mFinnair
Fri 4/2510:05 amLHR - RDU
Nonstop8h 30mFinnair
Deal found 4/3$682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/206:00 amRDU - LHR
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/66:30 amLHR - RDU
1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$683
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/227:30 pmRDU - LGW
1 stop10h 25mIcelandair
Wed 11/2611:55 amLGW - RDU
1 stop11h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 4/4$685
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:00 amRDU - LHR
2 stops19h 30mAir Canada
Tue 5/66:50 amLHR - RDU
2 stops19h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$686
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/308:30 pmRDU - STN
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/58:00 amSTN - RDU
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$687
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/233:08 pmRDU - LHR
1 stop15h 02mDelta
Thu 5/86:15 amLHR - RDU
1 stop14h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/3$689
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:23 amRDU - LGW
1 stop14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/111:05 pmLGW - RDU
2 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$690
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:20 pmRDU - LHR
Nonstop7h 35mIberia
Tue 8/1910:05 amLHR - RDU
Nonstop8h 35mIberia
Deal found 4/3$692
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/241:59 pmRDU - LHR
2 stops16h 56mBritish Airways
Mon 9/296:00 pmLHR - RDU
2 stops33h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/3$700
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:30 pmRDU - LHR
1 stop10h 25mIcelandair
Tue 9/91:05 pmLHR - RDU
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 4/3$701
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/146:00 amRDU - LHR
1 stop9h 45mJetBlue
Sat 4/268:15 amLHR - RDU
1 stop17h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 4/3$703
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/265:35 pmRDU - LGW
1 stop11h 00mJetBlue
Sat 9/612:10 pmLGW - RDU
1 stop12h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 4/4$704

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to London that are best for you.

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RaleighLondon

RDU - LHR

RDULHR

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/15

6:05 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop7h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 4/25

10:05 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop8h 30m

$682

RaleighLondon

RDU - LHR

RDULHR

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/20

10:43 am-10:40 am

1 stop18h 57m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/8

6:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$683

RaleighLondon

RDU - LHR

RDULHR

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/22

6:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops19h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 5/6

6:50 am-9:40 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$686

RaleighLondon

RDU - STN

RDUSTN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/30

8:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops18h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 5/5

8:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops16h 30m

$687

RaleighLondon

RDU - LHR

RDULHR

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

3:08 pm-11:10 am

1 stop15h 02m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/8

6:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$689

RaleighLondon

RDU - LGW

RDULGW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

10:23 am-6:20 am

1 stop14h 57m

London Gatwick

Wed 6/11

1:05 pm-11:59 am

2 stops27h 54m

$690

RaleighLondon

RDU - LHR

RDULHR

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/5

6:20 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop7h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/19

10:05 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

$692

RaleighLondon

RDU - LGW

RDULGW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/2

8:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/10

3:40 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$698

RaleighLondon

RDU - LHR

RDULHR

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/24

1:59 pm-11:55 am

2 stops16h 56m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/29

6:00 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops33h 39m

$700

RaleighLondon

RDU - LHR

RDULHR

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/3

8:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

1:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$701

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to London in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-London flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-London flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-London flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-London flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-London flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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LHR

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to London

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to London. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to London may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to London?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to London (average of $661). Flying from Raleigh to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,110). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Raleigh to London by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to London. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to London flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to London. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Finnair from Raleigh to London. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to London?

    Most people fly from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight from Raleigh to London. On average, Raleigh-Durham has 1 outbound flight to London per day from 10 airlines. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to London round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to London is Finnair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $682 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $683 and $686 round-trip. Finnair is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to London one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $344. Users have also found prices from $370 and $413 on Icelandair and Aer Lingus, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Raleigh to London?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to London?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Raleigh to London on time: American Airlines (75%), Finnair (75%), Iberia (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to London?

    While on average a flight from Raleigh to London is generally $2,191, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $486. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay $597 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Raleigh to London?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in New York?

    If you're on a layover in New York and looking for things to do, consider visiting Times Square, New York City Center, or Madison Square Garden. Travelers on a layover in New York can visit Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden, by traveling 13.6 mi, 13.6 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively after landing at New York John F Kennedy Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at New York John F Kennedy Intl for about $65 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Reykjavik?

    Most Reykjavik visitors opt to spend their time at Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool. Travelers on a layover in Reykjavik can visit Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, by traveling 23.2 mi, 23.3 mi, and 24.6 mi, respectively after landing at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Reykjavik can rent a car from Reykjavik Keflavik Intl for about $52 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Raleigh to London flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to London flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to London?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to London (average of $661). Flying from Raleigh to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,110). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$507Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
JetBlueCheapest$538Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$548Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$579Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$587Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$618Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$623Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$653Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$655Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$655Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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