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Quick Flight Summary from San Diego to Raleigh Durham

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $150
  • Direct flight duration 6 hour 54 min
  • Arrival airports RDU
  • Best days to book Monday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $178

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Raleigh Durham

Best Price

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
28 Sep, Mon
San Diego – Raleigh Durham
8h 9m
1 stop
SANRDU

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
29 Sep, Tue
San Diego – Raleigh Durham
9h 45m
1 stop
SANRDU

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
2 Oct, Fri
San Diego – Raleigh Durham
9h 50m
1 stop
SANRDU

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
3 Oct, Sat
San Diego – Raleigh Durham
8h 34m
1 stop
SANRDU

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
4 Oct, Sun
San Diego – Raleigh Durham
9h 19m
1 stop
SANRDU

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
5 Oct, Mon
San Diego – Raleigh Durham
9h 54m
1 stop
SANRDU

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
6 Oct, Tue
San Diego – Raleigh Durham
9h 48m
1 stop
SANRDU
Shortest Flight

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
7 Oct, Wed
San Diego – Raleigh Durham
7h 23m
1 stop
SANRDU

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
10 Oct, Sat
San Diego – Raleigh Durham
7h 23m
1 stop
SANRDU

Last update: 13 September 2026 03:27

Estimated Prices for San Diego to Raleigh Durham Flights

Cheapest Day28 September Monday
Best Price
$134
Average Price
$167
$259
$134
$165
13Sun
Sep
$165
14Mon
$165
15Tue
$165
16Wed
$184
17Thu
$165
18Fri
$165
19Sat
$216
20Sun
$152
21Mon
$152
22Tue
$152
23Wed
$259
24Thu
$152
25Fri
$211
26Sat
$140
27Sun
$134
28Mon
$134
29Tue
$170
30Wed
$250
01Thu
Oct
$134
02Fri
$134
03Sat
$134
04Sun
$134
05Mon
$134
06Tue
$134
07Wed
$206
08Thu
$171
09Fri
$149
10Sat
$249
11Sun
$134
12Mon

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from San Diego City Center

San Diego Intl. Airport

San Diego International Airport is located 5 kilometres from the city centre, which is approximately a 10-minute drive. You can choose a variety of transportation options, including the metrobus and taxi.

Taxi

Taxis are the most commonly used mode of transportation to and from the airport. You can reach your hotel, the city centre, or any other destination comfortably by using a taxi. Taxi fares for travel to nearby neighbourhoods are generally low, however, it is important to keep in mind that taxi drivers receive a tip of up to 15%.

Metrobus

The metrobus, which is commonly referred to as ‘The Flyer’, can take you to the airport from specific bus stations in the city centre. There is also sufficient luggage space available in the metrobus. This is an easy and cheap mode of transportation.  

Shuttle Services

The shuttle service is another mode of transportation for those planning to travel to the airport from the city centre. If you want to get around the problem of transportation in a comfortable way, the shuttle service is an option to consider.   

Private Vehicle

Using your private vehicle is another option. The airport is located along Interstate 5 (I-5). You can drive to the airport by taking the State Route 163 (SR 163), the Interstate 8 (I-8), the I-15, and then by following directions. You can also park your vehicle at the airport’s car park area, but do note that car park fees are charged by the number of hours, days, and months.

Airport Information

There are many ways to spend your time at San Diego International Airport. You can purchase gifts at reasonable prices for those you care about at the Duty Free Americas, Gaslamp MarketPlace, InMotion Entertainment, and other stores inside the Terminal 2 building.

You can consider eating and drinking at the likes of Urban Crave, Tommy V's Pizzeria, and Starbucks. If you have time to spare before your flight, you can take advantage and relax at the spa saloon inside the terminal building.  

Transportation to Raleigh Durham City Center from Airport

Raleigh Durham Intl. Airport

There are many different options, especially taxis, to travel from the Raleigh Durham International Airport in the North Carolina state of the United States to the city center. As an alternative to the taxi, rental cars and private service alternatives are waiting the passengers at the airport. To get to the center from the airport, you can also take advantage of public transport from nearby stops or shared car options such as Uber, Wingz and Lyft.

Taxi

You can travel to the center with comfortable taxis waiting for you at the exit of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Raleigh Durham International Airport. If you want to get more detailed information about taxis before you land you can call (919) 840-7277. You need to pay an average of $ 30 for a taxi to both Raleigh and Durham from the airport. The total fare is based on the calculation of the taximeter. You should remember that at the end of the journey you will have to tip a few dollars more than the fare. In the United States, tipping in taxis, restaurants and hotels is a very common practice. If you travel from the airport to Cary, you must pay a fee of $ 21 at the end of this journey, which is 9 miles in total. Passengers coming to Chapel Hill must pay around $ 38-40 after 18 miles of journey. Another option for an affordable journey from the airport is to transfer to the Triangle Expressway trains. When you take a taxi, the driver might ask whether you want to transfer to a train if the train line is on your route. If you have already been to the city and have general information about the roads, you can also get off at the nearest station and transfer to the train.

Transfer Service

Transfer services that transport passengers from the airport terminal to many parts of the state are at the service of passengers at Raleigh Durham International Airport. Transfer vehicles carrying passengers from the airport are generally divided into 3 categories according to the services they provide; private transfer vehicles, shared transfer vehicles and transfer vehicles of tour companies. If you want to travel alone, the private transfer tool will cost you a little more, but it will be the right choice. Fares for shared transfer vehicles are lower, but these vehicles are departing at certain times and you may need to wait for a while. The transfer vehicles of the tour companies carry the passengers who come to the city with a tour.

Private Transfer Service

Passengers wishing to make a reservation by obtaining information on private transfer vehicles can call Affordable Car Transportation at (919) 616-0687, A Ride Transportation at (910) 986-1580 or Advance Travel Shuttle Service at (919) 758-3584 and make their reservations.

Limousine

If you prefer traveling by limousines, you can call (919) 877-9599 for AA & D Executive Transportation. You can contact Azalea Limousine at (910) 452-5888, Black Hat Car Services at (919) 909-5985.

Airport Shuttle

You can contact A & P Shuttle at (919) 264-2025 and Skylink Shuttle at (919) 233-3952 for shared vehicles that you can choose for a more economical journey. You can get detailed information about rates depending on such factors as distance and number of people you are traveling with by contacting You2RDU at (855) 768-5222 or White Glove Transportation at (919) 424-9788.

Airport Bus

You have the option of getting to the city center from Raleigh Durham Airport by buses provided by private tour companies. You can contact AT & T Charter Service, at (919) 859-3030, from the bus companies that carry passengers at the airport. If you would like to contact the different bus companies for information on the appropriate transfer agent for your needs, you can call (919) 688-1230 for Academy Bus and (919) 957-1111 for Carolina Livery. You can contact Daniels Tours at (919) 449-2999 or Pelham Transportation at (336) 349-7113 or The Star Ship at (919) 279-7837 for different alternatives.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels such as Aloft-Raleigh Durham / Brier Creek, Comfort Suites RTP, Courtyard by Marriott, Embassy Suites Raleigh-Crabtree and Extended Stay America located near the airport offer shuttle service from Raleigh Durham Airport. Shuttles depart at different times of the day. If you are staying in one of these hotels in the city and want to take advantage of the services for transfer to the hotel, you can contact the hotel beforehand and make a reservation. The services are usually offered free or at low cost to hotel customers. However, it is still useful to have information about fares by phone beforehand. If you are going to stay at the Hampton Inn, you can get information on services at (919) 462-1620 or get information and reservations at (919) 941-5050 for Sheraton Imperial services or (919) 233-2205 for Hyatt Place West.

Car Rental

One of the most popular options for transportation to the city centers in close proximity to Raileigh Durham Airport is car rental. Advantage Rent A Car can be booked by calling 800-777-5500. If you prefer different companies, you can call 800-327-9633 for Alamo, 800-331-1212 for AVIS, and 800-527-0700 for Budget. Companies such as Dollar, E-Z, Hertz, Payless, National and Thrifty also offer car rental services in addition to all these rental companies at the airport. You can choose between car rental companies in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and you can continue your journey to the city center by completing your rental business in just a few minutes.

Bus and Train

If you want to travel to different settlements around the city by transferring to buses and trains, you can reach the stations and terminals by taxi which you can easily find at both terminals of the airport. Another method you can use to reach train stations or bus terminals is to use transfer vehicles. You can continue your journey with more economical means after arriving at the terminal or station with shuttle vehicles for transportation preferred by groups arriving at Raleigh Durham Airport. If you want to get information about the Amtrak trains before you travel, you can contact (800) 872-7245. You can call (919) 485-7433 for Go Triangle buses, and (800) 231-2222 for Greyhound buses and get information before your travel.

Raleigh Durham Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
12 Sep
Cloudy
28°23°
Today
Sunday
13 Sep
Cloudy
31°23°
Monday
14 Sep
Clear
32°21°
Tuesday
15 Sep
Cloudy
29°18°
Wednesday
16 Sep
Cloudy
31°18°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for San Diego-Raleigh Durham flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all San Diego-Raleigh Durham flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For San Diego-Raleigh Durham flights, you can use San Diego Intl. Airport, McClellan Palomar Airport, Marine Corps Miramar Airport, NAS North Island Airport as departure airport, and Raleigh Durham Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between San Diego-Raleigh Durham is 3537 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for San Diego-Raleigh Durham flights is Wednesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Delta Air Lines starts from approximately $134.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Delta Air Lines
$134
1 piece handbag / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund
American Airlines
$159
1 piece cabin baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / In-flight Entertainment

Last update: 07.09.2026

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