Raleigh/Durham to Mountain View (RDU–NUQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Mountain View
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,380 mi 5h 20m nonstop -3h behind 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and NUQ, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to NUQ.
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One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
BZN ~6h 30m DAL ~6h 52m VNY ~7h 6m SJC ~7h 12m SNA ~7h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
10
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → NUQ
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
NUQ → RDU
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Mountain View is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · NUQ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Mountain View.
Distance & Flight Time
2,380 mi / 3,829 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–NUQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Mountain View route.
Route details
Distance2,380 mi / 3,829 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: NUQ
Full nameMoffett Federal Airfield
IATA / ICAONUQ / KNUQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to NUQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Moffett Federal Airfield take approximately 5h 20m. The route covers 2,380 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to NUQ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, DAL, VNY, SJC, SNA, AUS, SAN, LAS, SLC, LAX, SFO, MCO, HOU, DFW, PBI and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mountain View is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to NUQ

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to NUQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to NUQ ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,380 miles (3,829 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.