San Antonio to Raleigh/Durham (SAT–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Antonio to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,223 mi 2h 51m nonstop +1h ahead 90 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAT and RDU, connecting options are available through 90 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to RDU.
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One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,173
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric SAT→RDU AUS→RDU CLL→RDU
Distance from SAT 67 mi 146 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 7 1
Weekly flights 1 52
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 34m 2h 9m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,223 mi / 1,968 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m.
Getting from RDU

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.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

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.

SAT–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance1,223 mi / 1,968 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 2h 51m. The route covers 1,223 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAT to RDU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGS, MNZ, UOX, TYS, FTW, MEM, CMH, APF, OKC, MKE, TME, CVG, BHM, SUA, MMU, PNS, CHO, TKI, MRK, PIE, ISM, AUS, GPT, SWO, APA, SDF, BCT, PWK, OPF, EGE, HVN, IND, TEB, PBI, HPN, JAC, SAV, BED, TUL, NAS, BZN, CLD, PSM, BDL, PSP, BUR, LGB, SNA, SJC, TUS, PDX, FLL, IAD, STL, YYZ, DCA, CUN, BNA, HOU, EWR, MCI, SLC, DAL, KOA, LTN, BWI, TPA, CLT, ATL, IAH, DFW, LAS, MEX, MSY, DTW, MSP, MCO, MDW, PHL, ORD, DEN, MIA, PHX, SEA, JFK, BOS, SFO, SAN, LAX and ECP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from RDU to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS, CLL and ACT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SAT to RDU

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

SAT to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to RDU ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,223 miles (1,968 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), College Station (CLL) and Waco (ACT).