Cheap Flights from San Jose to Raleigh-durham
Cheap Flights from San Jose to Raleigh-durham
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose to Raleigh-durham? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Jose to Raleigh-durham vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Jose to Raleigh-durham for specific travel dates.
2026-11-09
SJO - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $139.3
2026-12-31
SJO - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 12,500 Pts + $143.5
2026-11-09
SJO - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $73.4
2026-11-08
SJO - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $121.8
2026-11-09
SJO - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $121.8
2026-11-08
SJO - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $93.4
San Jose to Raleigh-durham flight facts
Distance
1,820 mi
2,930 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Raleigh-durham is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJO · Juan Santamaria Intl
Airports in Raleigh-durham
RDU · Raleigh Durham Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Liberia - Raleigh-durham · Liberia is 100 mi from San Jose
Flights San Jose - Charlotte · Charlotte is 130 mi from Raleigh-durham
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to Raleigh-durham
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
SJO - RDU
First | 2 Stops
From 57,000 Pts + $73.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SJO - RDU
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 72,000 Pts + $73.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SJO - RDU
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 78,600 Pts + $79
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
SJO - RDU
First | 2 Stops
From 107,000 Pts + $73.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
SJO - RDU
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 110,000 Pts + $73.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SJO - RDU
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $93.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chapel Hill (United States)
The Carolina Inn
From Pts or $1145
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Jose to Raleigh-durham depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Jose to Raleigh-durham.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to Raleigh-durham.
San Jose and Raleigh-durham are about 1,820 miles (2,930 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,820-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Raleigh-durham is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO). Arrivals in Raleigh-durham: Raleigh Durham Intl (RDU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Raleigh-durham, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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