Direct flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
18 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to SFO.
Flight time: about 5h10m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL1604 | 6:12a | 5h15m | Sat |
| United UAL1604 | 6:28a | 5h14m | Mon |
| United UAL1604 | 6:39a | 5h4m | Tue |
| United UAL1604 | 6:48a | 5h6m | Wed, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2623 | 9:51a | 5h11m | Mon |
| United UAL2623 | 10:02a | 5h14m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL2623 | 10:05a | 5h37m | Sun |
| United UAL738 | 12:23p | 4h51m | Wed |
| United UAL738 | 12:25p | 5h | Tue |
| United UAL738 | 1:02p | 5h10m | Thu |
| United UAL738 | 1:08p | 5h15m | Sat |
| United UAL1769 | 5:49p | 5h9m | Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL1769 | 5:59p | 5h3m | Mon |
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The route
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Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 18 nonstop flights a week to San Francisco (SFO), operated by United. 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 Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 5h10m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to San Francisco?
Driving from Raleigh to San Francisco takes about 41h 54m behind the wheel — roughly 2,839 miles, or about 4 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 5h10m.