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

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San Jose to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,374 mi 4h 16m nonstop +3h ahead 109 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJC and RDU, connecting options are available through 109 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
109
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,660
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.

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric SJC→RDU SFO→RDU
Distance from SJC 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4
Weekly flights 0 53
Flight time 4h 16m 5h 2m
Departure OTP 47%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
2,374 mi / 3,820 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 16m.
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.

SJC–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance2,374 mi / 3,820 km
Flight time4h 16m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections109 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 4h 16m. The route covers 2,374 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, FTW, APA, OKC, SBA, AVL, VNY, JAC, STL, SDF, SAV, EGE, MSY, BJC, CHO, MKE, PWK, BUR, NEW, ILM, BZN, PTK, TYS, CLD, YIP, UST, CMH, BNA, CLT, PSP, IND, LGB, CLE, GNV, SSI, TTN, AGS, CPS, DCA, PNE, IAD, SUN, BUF, RDG, SUS, ECP, MMU, PDK, PIT, ISM, JAX, TEB, SWF, MCO, PHL, PIE, BCT, SUA, VRB, FRG, LAL, YYC, BED, OPF, TMB, NAS, TUS, SRQ, FLL, EWR, PBI, EYW, LGA, HPN, PVD, SAT, APF, PDX, BOS, MIA, MHT, BDA, GCM, HOU, STT, SLC, YVR, ORD, DTW, KOA, SNA, BWI, ATL, PHX, DUB, MSP, SFO, LAS, MDW, SEA, LAX, DEN, AUS, DFW, SAN, IAH, DAL, TUL and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from RDU to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. 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 SJC to RDU

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

SJC to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to RDU ranges from 4 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,374 miles (3,820 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

109 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).