Direct flights from San Diego to Raleigh/Durham
9 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to RDU.
Flight time: about 4h22m nonstop
Flying back? Raleigh → San Diego · 10 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska ASA434 | 9:43a | 4h34m | Mon–Sat |
| Breeze Airways MXY1600 | 12:37p | 3h52m | Thu, Sun |
| Breeze Airways MXY1545 | 1:22p | 4h22m | Tue |
Other airports near San Diego with nonstops to Raleigh/Durham
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los AngelesAmerican, Delta | 109 mi | 17 |
The route
One hop: SAN → RDUDrag to pan · scroll with ⌘/Ctrl to zoom · arrow keys when focused
Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 9 nonstop flights a week to Raleigh/Durham (RDU), operated by Alaska and Breeze Airways. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Raleigh/Durham?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) takes about 4h22m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Raleigh/Durham?
Driving from San Diego to Raleigh/Durham takes about 36h 46m behind the wheel — roughly 2,546 miles, or about 4 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h22m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Raleigh/Durham to San Diego?
Yes — 10 nonstop flights a week from Raleigh (RDU) back to San Diego (SAN) on Alaska and Breeze Airways, based on recently observed departures.