Raleigh/Durham to San Diego (RDU–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,189 mi 5h 20m nonstop -3h behind 54 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and SAN, connecting options are available through 54 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
SDF ~6h 41m VNY ~6h 47m DAY ~6h 49m SNA ~6h 52m RNO ~7h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,675
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 → SAN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
85%
Return
SAN → RDU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,189 mi / 3,522 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–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,189 mi / 3,522 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 20m. The route covers 2,189 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, VNY, DAY, SNA, RNO, SUA, APF, PBI, SJC, BZN, HPN, TEB, SAT, BFI, YVR, MSY, SLC, IAH, KOA, LAS, DAL, DTW, ATL, AUS, PHL, IAD, JFK, STL, DFW, BNA, ORD, SEA, DEN, MDW, MSP, PHX, BWI, CLT, HOU, SFO, MIA, TPA, BOS, EWR, MCO, FLL, MCI, LHR, DCA, YYZ, CMH, LAX, PTY and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from SAN to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SAN

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SAN ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,189 miles (3,522 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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