San Juan to Raleigh/Durham (SJU–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,436 mi airlines 15/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
B62930
B6 JetBlue
320
6:30 AM
AST TA
10:14 AM
EDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91225
F9 Frontier
32Q
10:00 AM
AST
1:52 PM
EDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2448
DL Delta
739
3:01 PM
AST TB
6:49 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2448
DL Delta
739
10:30 AM
EDT T2
1:51 PM
AST
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62929
B6 JetBlue
320
10:57 AM
EDT T2
3:53 PM
AST
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91226
F9 Frontier
32Q
2:47 PM
EDT T2
6:16 PM
AST
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Juan to Raleigh/Durham
3 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,436 mi 3h 44m nonstop 57 1-stop hubs

SJU–RDU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Frontier and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,436 miles in approximately 3h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 7 320 3h44 62%
F9 Frontier 7 32Q 3h52 62%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 739 3h48 62% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 (14 flights/wk, 93%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to RDU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,875
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
SJU → RDU
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
100%
Return
RDU → SJU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from San Juan

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric SJU→RDU STT→RDU
Distance from SJU 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 15 1
Flight time 3h 44m 3h 35m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of SJU with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as San Juan.
SJU: AST · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,436 mi / 2,310 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m to 3h 52m.
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.

SJU–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance1,436 mi / 2,310 km
Flight time3h 44m to 3h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 3h 44m to 3h 52m. The route covers 1,436 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Frontier.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SJU to RDU. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAS, VRB, BCT, OPF, PIE, SUA, APF, STT, TTN, LAL, RSW, SRQ, TEB, BED, BKL, JAX, CVG, CHS, ALB, PWM, YUL, IND, VNY, YYC, LAX, PTY, BWI, IAD, PVD, MIA, TPA, PHL, BDL, MCO, FLL, EWR, BNA, ATL, DFW, MDW, BOS, JFK, CLT, DCA, DTW, HOU, ORD, PBI, AUS, HVN, HPN, MSP, YYZ, STL, PUJ, IAH and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU to SJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STT. 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 SJU to RDU

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJU to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to RDU ranges from 3 hours 44 minutes to 3 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,436 miles (2,310 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte Amalie (STT).