Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-7, making San Jose three hours behind Durham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to SJC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and SJC:
Denver International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight is R 2,444. A round-trip ticket right now is R 5,061. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to SJC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
August is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to SJC in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
San Francisco is another essential stop in United States and is around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without visiting Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
