Direct flights from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham
18 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to RDU.
Flight time: about 4h41m nonstop
Flying back? Raleigh → San Francisco · 18 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Francisco local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2816 | 8:10a | 4h45m | Daily |
| United UAL2199 | 2:26p | 4h36m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2080 | 11:59p | 4h41m | Daily |
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The route
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 18 nonstop flights a week to Raleigh/Durham (RDU), operated by United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SFO 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 Francisco to Raleigh/Durham?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) takes about 4h41m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham?
Driving from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham takes about 41h 54m behind the wheel — roughly 2,839 miles, or about 4 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h41m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco?
Yes — 18 nonstop flights a week from Raleigh (RDU) back to San Francisco (SFO) on United, based on recently observed departures.