Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Jose: what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-7. The city is three hours behind Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your RDU to San Jose flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
RDU is about 16 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Jose? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near 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 without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Jose
Rs40,748 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Jose flight. A return flight ticket right now is Rs86,026. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from RDU to San Jose, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes about 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Book a hotel close to SJC if you have a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Jose. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Grab a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from RDU to San Jose.
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
Visit San Jose in high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Jose in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
When booking your Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Jose flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from RDU to San Jose around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Jose:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and San Jose Museum of Art are major attractions which should be on any good San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a trip to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 193 kilometres east of San Jose, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
