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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX1071
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
9:55 AM
CDT
2:00 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX1836
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
7:00 AM
EDT T1
9:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 38m WN AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
HOU Houston 4h 40m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DAL Dallas 4h 40m LBQWNWUP LXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 42m AABA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
STL St Louis 4h 45m WN WN St Louis (STL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAH Houston 4h 47m ACCMEK F9NZUA Houston (IAH) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 49m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 52m AAASAY AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
TPA Tampa 5h 20m WN AFDLF9 Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 20m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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San Antonio to Raleigh/Durham
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,223 mi 3h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

SAT–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,223 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 3h05 45%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAT to RDU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,039
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAT → RDU
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
70%
Return
RDU → SAT
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → RDU delays →

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 1 8 3
Weekly flights 2 38
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 50m 3h 11m
Departure OTP 45%
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 3h 5m gate to gate.
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 time3h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,223 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAT to RDU: Breeze Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, William P. Hobby and Dallas Love Field.
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.
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 SAT to RDU

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAT to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to RDU is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,223 miles (1,968 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, William P. Hobby and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), College Station (CLL) and Waco (ACT).