Raleigh/Durham to San Diego (RDU–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,189 miles in approximately 5h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 5h19 | Oneworld | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→SAN | GSO→SAN | USA→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 19m | 4h 23m | 4h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
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.
RDU–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to SAN
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RDU to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to SAN is about 5 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,189 miles (3,522 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Concord (USA).