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

SJC Airport Page →
2,374 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DEN Denver 6h 53m ACCMUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 57m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 58m AAASBA AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DAL Dallas 7h EJAWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 3m AFAMDL DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 4m AFDLKL DLKEKL Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 5m AFAMCI AADLLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 16m AAASAY AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 7h 20m WN AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 22m F9LXJWN DLEJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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San Jose to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,374 mi 4h 40m nonstop +3h ahead

SJC–RDU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,329
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
SJC → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
RDU → SJC
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → RDU delays →

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 5
Weekly flights 49
Flight time 4h 40m 4h 57m
Departure OTP 100%
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 40m 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.

SJC–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance2,374 mi / 3,820 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,374 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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.
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 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 is about 4 hours 40 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 Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).