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Flights from Raleigh to Oakland
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Oakland. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Austin, about 6h 51m door to door (85 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 51m
Raleigh to Oakland at a glance
Fastest journey6h 51mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Austin
Best ways to fly from Raleigh to Oakland
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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RDU Denver (DEN) OAK
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon06:45 RDU08:07 DEN1h 08m connection09:15 DEN10:36 OAKSouthwest Airlines
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RDU Austin (AUS) OAK
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue07:45 RDU09:26 AUS0h 49m connection10:15 AUS11:37 OAKSouthwest Airlines
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RDU Chicago (MDW) OAK
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Volaris
Thu08:45 RDU09:26 MDW1h 04m connection10:30 MDW12:39 OAKSouthwest Airlines
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RDU Las Vegas (LAS) OAK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Fri07:15 RDU08:42 LAS2h 18m connection11:00 LAS12:19 OAKDelta Air Lines + Southwest Airlines
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RDU Phoenix (PHX) OAK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon07:45 RDU09:07 PHX2h 08m connection11:15 PHX12:59 OAKAmerican Airlines + Southwest Airlines
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RDU Seattle (SEA) OAK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat07:15 RDU09:47 SEA1h 13m connection11:00 SEA12:56 OAKAlaska Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,857 km2,395 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 51mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hOakland vs Raleigh
- Currency in Oakland
- USD
- Airports
- RDU → OAK
Flights from Raleigh to Oakland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Austin and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,857 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Austin (AUS), Chicago (MDW) and Las Vegas (LAS). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Oakland?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Oakland?
Oakland is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
