Raleigh/Durham to San Jose (RDU–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,374 mi 5h 17m nonstop -3h behind 61 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and SJC, connecting options are available through 61 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
RNO ~6h 35m CHS ~7h 8m VNY ~7h 9m CLD ~7h 12m JAN ~7h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,294
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 → SJC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
SJC → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → SJC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,374 mi / 3,820 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 17m.
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–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,374 mi / 3,820 km
Flight time5h 17m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 5h 17m. The route covers 2,374 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to SJC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RNO, CHS, VNY, CLD, JAN, BZN, OKC, MEM, SNA, IND, SDF, RDG, TEB, IAD, CMH, SFB, EFD, IAH, BNA, SAN, YYZ, FRG, PIT, SRQ, MCO, SFO, SAT, STL, RSW, LGA, BCT, YVR, BTV, HPN, PVD, JAX, MSY, JFK, YUL, BFI, MMU, MIA, SLC, PBI, PHL, DAL, ORD, KOA, KEF, ATL, LAS, AUS, SEA, DEN, PHX, DFW, MDW, HOU, BWI, MSP and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from SJC 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 SJC

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SJC ranges from 5 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,374 miles (3,820 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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