San Diego to Raleigh/Durham (SAN–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between SAN and RDU, connecting options are available through 54 hubs.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→RDU | SNA→RDU | LAX→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 76 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – | 32 |
| Flight time | 4h 1m | 4h 28m | 4h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
SAN–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to RDU
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SAN to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to RDU ranges from 4 hours 1 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 SBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).