Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
Durham is three hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Take your pick of 18 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SFO to RDU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your ticket to exploring Durham (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport offered by this popular airline.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 91.54% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines has the best on-time record for SFO to RDU flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and RDU include:
Kansas City International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
66 € is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 155 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to RDU.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to RDU.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RDU if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and venture far and wide through Durham and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to RDU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
