Direct flights from San Diego to Raleigh SAN → RDU
Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh (RDU). The flight takes about 5h 1m and covers 2,188 miles (3,522 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $282, with recent bookable fares from $263. Arrivals run on time 75.8% at SAN and 76.5% at RDU — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 179 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in October rather than December typically saves $79 on SAN → RDU.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 4 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $70 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 14 flights per week (~2 per day) · Updated 56d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from San Diego to Raleigh?
Yes, Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh (RDU).
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Raleigh?
Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from San Diego to Raleigh.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Raleigh?
The nonstop flight from San Diego to Raleigh takes ~5h 1m (approximately 3522 km).
How often do direct flights operate from San Diego to Raleigh?
Nonstop flights from San Diego to Raleigh operate occasional — 14 flights per week (~2 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from San Diego to Raleigh?
Arrivals run on time 75.8% at SAN and 76.5% at RDU — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from San Diego to Raleigh?
Direct flights from San Diego to Raleigh operate every day of the week.
How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Raleigh?
Round-trip flights from San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh (RDU) start at $198, with a typical fare around $282. Based on 179 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Raleigh?
Across the 4 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from San Diego to Raleigh, with typical fares around $277 — versus about $356 in December 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from San Diego to Raleigh?
Typical round-trip fares from San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh (RDU) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $283, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $227, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $213. Medians from 179 recent fare combinations.
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