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Flights from Raleigh to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Raleigh to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Orlando or Miami, about 6h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 10m
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Raleigh to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey6h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Orlando or Miami

Best ways to fly from Raleigh to San Jose

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 Orlando (MCO) SJO
Leg 1: Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~6h 10m
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RDU Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~6h 10m
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3
RDU Fort Lauderdale (FLL) SJO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 10m
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RDU Atlanta (ATL) SJO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 30m
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RDU Charlotte (CLT) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 18m
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RDU Washington (IAD) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 04m
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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
2,927 km1,818 miles
Journey time
6h 10mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Jose vs Raleigh
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
RDU → SJO

Flights from Raleigh to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Orlando, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. 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 San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,927 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Atlanta (ATL). Breeze Airways flies both legs via Orlando, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and San Jose?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Raleigh.

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