Raleigh/Durham to Oakland (RDU–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RDU Airport Page →
2,385 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 7h EJAKAIWN → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 19m AAASWN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 21m AAAFAS → LXJWNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 7h 22m F9UAWN → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
HOU Houston 7h 25m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 31m DLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 7h 32m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 8h 15m ASMX → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
AUS Austin 8h 31m AMDLWN → LXJWN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 8h 58m ASAYDL → ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Oakland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,385 mi 5h 18m nonstop -3h behind

RDU–OAK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
LAS ~7h 0m PHX ~7h 19m LAX ~7h 21m DEN ~7h 22m HOU ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
843
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 → OAK
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
59%
Return
OAK → RDU
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → OAK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,385 mi / 3,838 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 18m gate to gate.
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–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,385 mi / 3,838 km
Flight time5h 18m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 5h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 2,385 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 OAK

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to OAK is about 5 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,385 miles (3,838 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.