Direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego
10 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to SAN.
Flight time: about 4h36m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Raleigh local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze Airways MXY1411 | 9:04a | 4h49m | Sun |
| Breeze Airways MXY1411 | 9:08a | 4h48m | Thu |
| Breeze Airways MXY1914 | 9:52a | 4h34m | Tue |
| Alaska ASA474 | 6:00p | 4h46m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| Alaska ASA474 | 6:11p | 4h31m | Tue |
| Alaska ASA474 | 6:18p | 4h36m | Fri, Sun |
| Alaska ASA474 | 7:07p | 4h34m | Mon |
The route
One hop: RDU → SANDrag to pan · scroll with ⌘/Ctrl to zoom · arrow keys when focused
Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 10 nonstop flights a week to San Diego (SAN), operated by Alaska and Breeze Airways. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of RDU and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to San Diego?
The nonstop flight from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 4h36m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to San Diego?
Driving from Raleigh to San Diego takes about 36h 46m behind the wheel — roughly 2,546 miles, or about 4 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h36m.