Direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego

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Raleigh / Durham

United States

United States

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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San Diego

United States

United States

SAN

San Diego International Airport

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Distance
2,187 miles  ·  (3,520 km)
Flight time
5 hours and 36 minutes
Airlines
  • Alaska
  • Breeze Airways
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A220-300
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 737-900 (winglets)

Raleigh / Durham to San Diego Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from RDU to SAN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit San Diego

What is the best time to visit San Diego?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near San Diego are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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San Diego is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego

Airline-specific flight schedules from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Raleigh / Durham RDU to San Diego SAN. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Alaska
Alaska flight schedulefrom Raleigh / Durham to San Diego

Alaska is a member of Oneworld
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Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways flight schedulefrom Raleigh / Durham to San Diego

Breeze Airways flights start in May
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Raleigh / Durham to San Diego Flights

Flights from RDU to SAN are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 08:55 - 19:08. The earliest flight departs at 08:55, the last flight departs at 19:08. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego takes 5 hours and 36 minutes. The flight distance between Raleigh / Durham and San Diego is 2,187 miles (or 3,520 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in San Diego?

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (FAA: CRQ) (CLD).

How many flights per week are there from RDU to SAN?

There are 2 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego?

5 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego.

How far is San Diego from Raleigh / Durham?

The distance from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego is 2,187 miles (3,520 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from RDU airport to SAN airport?

Alaska and Breeze Airways are flying nonstop from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego.

What alliances have direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego?

Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego.

What classes are available from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego?

Aircraft types that fly from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego:

  • Airbus A220-300
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 737-900 (winglets)

What is the earliest flight departing from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego?

The earliest flight departs at 08:55 from Raleigh / Durham and arrives at 11:24 at San Diego.

What is the latest flight available from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego?

The latest flight departs at 19:08 from Raleigh / Durham and arrives at 21:26 at San Diego.

Popular flights from Raleigh / Durham via San Diego

Non-stop flights from RDU to SAN

2,187 miles (3,520 km)  ·  5h 36m

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