Raleigh/Durham to San Jose (RDU–SJC) — 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–SJC had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,374 miles in 4h 44m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Jose from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→SJC | EWN→SJC | ILM→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 113 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 44m | 5h 12m | 4h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
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–SJC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to SJC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
RDU to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to SJC is about 4 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,374 miles (3,820 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Bern (EWN) and Wilmington (ILM).