⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

San Diego to Raleigh-Durham flights

San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU): 2,189 miles (3,522 km) great-circle, about 4h 55m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $288 round-trip on Frontier, with 2 stops, departing May 22, 2026.

F9FrontierF94578
Depart
SAN
San Diego, USA
13:38
2026-05-22
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Arrive
RDU
Raleigh-Durham, United States
Returns 12:33
2026-05-27
Stops
2 stops
Distance
2,189 mi
Est. nonstop time
4h 55m
Trip type
Round-trip
$288
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest San Diego to Raleigh-Durham fare fly?

$288 round-trip, Frontier F94578, departing 2026-05-22 at 13:38, returning 2026-05-27. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Wednesday 5 nights later; the fare was observed 27 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is San Diego from Raleigh-Durham?

  • Distance: 2,189 miles (3,522 km) great-circle, heading east.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 4h 55m.
  • Departure airport: San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego, United States, UTC-7 on May 22, 2026.
  • Arrival: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), United States, UTC-4 on May 22, 2026.
  • Time difference: Raleigh-Durham is 3 hours ahead of San Diego on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 435 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Frontier F94578, 2 stops, round-trip, 5 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the San Diego to Raleigh-Durham fare compare with other routes from SAN?

At $288, it ranked 18th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SAN (median $279). That is 13.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SAN median of 15.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from SAN of similar length: Toronto (2,153 mi) at $370 and Washington (2,248 mi) at $152.

Frontier had the cheapest fare on 16 of 30 SAN routes. It is the 13th longest of the 30 routes we track from SAN.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Raleigh-Durham?

Of 4 departure airports with a fare to Raleigh-Durham, San Diego (SAN) ranked 4th at $288. Lowest: $173 from Denver (DEN); highest: $288 from San Diego (SAN); 0 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (4).

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Los_Angeles, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

San Diego to Raleigh-Durham flight questions

How far is San Diego from Raleigh-Durham by plane?

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San Diego is about 2,189 miles (3,522 km) from Raleigh-Durham on a great-circle line from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), heading east. It is the 13th longest of the 30 routes we track from SAN. The recorded itinerary had 2 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham?

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About 4h 55m nonstop by our estimate for 2,189 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Frontier fare was with 2 stops. 4 airports in our feed had a fare to Raleigh-Durham; this one ranked 4th, and 0 of the 4 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Raleigh-Durham?

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On May 22, 2026, San Diego was on UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) and Raleigh-Durham on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Raleigh-Durham was 3 hours ahead of San Diego: noon in San Diego was 15:00 in Raleigh-Durham. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $288 per person round-trip on Frontier flight F94578, departing May 22, 2026, returning May 27, 2026, with 2 stops. At $288, it ranked 18th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SAN (median $279). That is 13.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SAN median of 15.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 2 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Raleigh-Durham, 0 of the 4 recorded fares were nonstop. From SAN, 6 of 30 were. Routes from SAN of similar length: Toronto (2,153 mi) at $370 and Washington (2,248 mi) at $152.

Which airports serve flights from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham?

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It departs San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States, and arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh-Durham, United States. A domestic United States flight. Frontier had the cheapest fare on 16 of 30 SAN routes. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) sits at 435 ft above sea level.

Where else near Raleigh-Durham can you fly from San Diego?

Washington (WAS) $152Atlanta (ATL) $281New York (NYC) $343Nashville (BNA) $358Toronto (YTO) $370Tampa (TPA) $216All flights from San Diego →

Other cities with flights to Raleigh-Durham

From Denver (DEN) $173From Boston (BOS) $216From Austin (AUS) $282

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