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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Raleigh:

• Earliest: departs at 9:44 am and lands at 2:33 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:22 pm and lands at 6:11 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 49m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Raleigh takes 4h 49m, covering 2,187 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Raleigh range from $274 to $407, with an average of $334 over the past 12 months. Anything below $274 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $334 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $267 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $334 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Raleigh flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $264 to $2,060. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the San Diego to Raleigh route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Diego to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from San Diego to Raleigh usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Diego to Raleigh route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

One-stop flights from San Diego to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from San Diego to Raleigh. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $316 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $399, a difference of $83.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and Raleigh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Breeze Airways

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 06m, compared with 7h 17m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 21m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Raleigh is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Raleigh flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Major airlines including Delta, United, and jetBlue have put in place pet-friendly regulations for flights from San Diego to Raleigh. As long as no one animal weighs more than 40 lbs, these airlines permit passengers to carry minor domesticated animals on board, including pets such as dogs or cats.

To access more affordable ticket options, customers should consider selecting connecting flights rather than nonstop flights when making their San Diego to Raleigh flight reservation. When compared to nonstop flights, innonstop flights generally offer lower ticket prices. Indirect flight options include American Airlines with layovers in Dallas, Delta Airlines with a layover in Atlanta, or United Airlines with a layover in Chicago.

If you plan to bring a lot of bags on your flight from San Diego to Raleigh, it is recommended that you pick an airline with a more flexible carry-on luggage policy. Air Canada, Frontier carriers, and jetBlue have the best accommodating rules regarding carry-on baggage restrictions of all the carriers that operate on this route.

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates bus routes that connect the city center with the airport. You can take Route 992, which provides direct service between Downtown San Diego and the airport. The bus stops at several locations, including the Santa Fe Depot, Broadway, and Harbor Drive and takes approximately 15-30 minutes.