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Scan through all non-stop flights from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from RDU to SFO, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
In San Francisco, the summers are known for being warm, long, and dry, with temperatures typically reaching about 30°C (86°F). The area’s breathtaking scenery complements the sun-filled lifestyle, making it a popular destination for visitors all year round who are looking for relaxation, fun by the water, and the beauty of the outdoors.
San Francisco is best explored from mid-spring to summer, specifically between April and September, as most rainfall occurs from October to February.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Raleigh / Durham RDU to San Francisco SFO, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from RDU to SFO are operated 18 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:00 - 18:35. The earliest flight departs at 06:00, the last flight departs at 18:35. 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 Francisco takes 5 hours and 42 minutes. The flight distance between Raleigh / Durham and San Francisco is 2,394 miles (or 3,853 km).
There are 2 airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
There are 18 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco (as of May 2026).
5 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco.
The distance from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco is 2,394 miles (3,853 kilometers).
United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco:
The earliest flight departs at 06:00 from Raleigh / Durham and arrives at 09:03 at San Francisco.
The latest flight departs at 18:35 from Raleigh / Durham and arrives at 21:40 at San Francisco.
2,394 miles (3,853 km) · 5h 42m
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UA 1604
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UA 1604
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06:35
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UA 540
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06:35
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UA 540
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06:35
09:17
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UA 540
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09:50
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UA 795
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16:26
19:31
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UA 2072
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16:26
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UA 2072
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16:26
19:31
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UA 2072
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16:26
19:31
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UA 2072
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17:27
20:10
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UA 1769
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UA 1769
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18:35
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UA 1769
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UA 1769
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