LH 8970 Chicago to Raleigh-Durham Flight Status

Lufthansa Flight LH8970 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Raleigh-Durham International Airport RDU is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 18th, 2026.
Check the table below for LH8970's most recent flight history:

LH 8970 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 18 22:39 01:16
Landed Late
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May 17 21:59 00:32
Landed
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May 16 21:53 00:25
Landed
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May 15 21:53 00:19
Landed
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May 14 21:49 00:18
Landed
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Lufthansa LH 8970 Chicago to Raleigh-Durham Flight Information

Lufthansa Flight LH8970 connects Chicago, United States to Raleigh-Durham, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport RDU.

How long is the LH8970 flight from Chicago to Raleigh-Durham?

The average flight time from Chicago to Raleigh-Durham is 1 hour and 36 minutes. The flight distance is 1039 km / 646 miles and the average flight speed is 658 km/h / 409 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Lufthansa Flight LH8970 Chicago to Raleigh-Durham?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Lufthansa Flight LH8970 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight LH8970 arriving at?

Flight LH8970 arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Terminal 2.

When was the latest LH8970 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 01:16.

How else can the flight LH8970 be referenced as?

This Lufthansa flight can also be referenced as DLH8970, LH 8970, DLH 8970.

How often is flight LH8970 delayed?

On average, 20% of all LH8970 flights are delayed. The average delay is 55 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled LH8970 flight or baggage issues?

If your LH8970 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our LH8970 Flight Tracker above for more details.

LH8970 and Chicago ORD to Raleigh-Durham RDU Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA2052, UA3488, OO5287, UA791

Other flights arriving at Raleigh-Durham RDU: AA600, UA3627, UA2080, AA4494

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Raleigh-Durham RDU.

LH8970 Lufthansa Flight: Chicago to Raleigh-Durham Route Map

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