Flights from San Francisco Flights to Raleigh / Durham

Direct flights from San Francisco to Raleigh / Durham

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Last updated on: 04-04-2026

San Francisco

United States

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

Raleigh / Durham

United States

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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Flight schedule

Distance

2,394 miles · (3,853 km)

Flight time

5 hours and 20 minutes

Airlines

United Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900

San Francisco to Raleigh / Durham Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from San Francisco to Raleigh / Durham. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SFO to RDU, 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 Raleigh / Durham

What is the best time to visit Raleigh / Durham?

🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical

Raleigh / Durham is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Raleigh / Durham any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

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Airlines flying from San Francisco to Raleigh / Durham

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

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from San Francisco SFO to Raleigh / Durham RDU, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their SFO RDU flight schedule.

United Airlines (UA)

United Airlines flight schedulefrom San Francisco to Raleigh / Durham

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

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San Francisco to Raleigh / Durham Flights

Flights from SFO to RDU are operated 20 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 07:00 - 23:59. The earliest flight departs at 07:00, the last flight departs at 23:59. 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 San Francisco to Raleigh / Durham takes 5 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between San Francisco and Raleigh / Durham is 2,394 miles (or 3,853 km).

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