RaleightoSan DiegoFlight Time
RDU–SAN · Nonstop
Raleigh (Raleigh-Durham International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN) is about 5h 6m, covering 2,188 miles. Alaska Airlines and Breeze fly the route nonstop with 1-2/day departures, from 08:55 to 19:08 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 6m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,188 mi | Nonstop | 1-2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Raleigh to San Diego
Alaska Airlines and Breeze operate 1-2/day flights from RDU to SAN. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at RDU.
- First departure
- 08:55
- Last departure
- 19:08
- Cadence
- 4 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 1/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 17:45 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to RDU flights — 1-2/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for RDU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 10 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Raleigh to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN) is about 5h 6m, based on the 2,188-mile flying distance.
How far is Raleigh from San Diego?
Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN) is about 2,188 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
Yes. Alaska Airlines and Breeze fly nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN), with 1-2/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Raleigh to San Diego?
Alaska Airlines and Breeze fly nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from Raleigh to San Diego?
The RDU–SAN route is flown with Airbus A220, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights to PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights to ONT