Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)

Route intelligence for SFO → RDU: direct flights, stopover options, and timetable coverage in one place.

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Direct flights

3 direct option(s) across 3 airline(s) · 3,853 km route distance.

  • Air New Zealand · 317 min · 3853 km
  • United Airlines · 321 min · 3853 km
  • Virgin Australia · 321 min · 3853 km

Explore these airlines on this city pair

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Air New Zealand route map →United Airlines route map →Virgin Australia route map →

Stopover options

  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 1m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 1m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 1m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 1m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 4m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 4m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 4m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 5m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 5m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 6m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 6m · SFO → RDU
  • 1 stop(s) · 7h 6m · SFO → RDU

Timetable coverage

Published flight numbers: UA488, VA8573, UA2080, VA8236

Flight number: UA 488

Operating days: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

  • SFO 12:30 → RDU 20:51

Plan this city pair

Compare nearby alternatives and airline networks to decide whether a direct trip, one-stop connection, or reverse search gives you better options.

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Route planning checklist

  • Compare direct duration with one-stop total duration before committing to a fare.
  • Check inbound alternatives on flights to RDU when return timing is important.
  • Use Guides for alliance and hub strategy playbooks.
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