Durham

$140+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Durham, NC

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RDU
abr. 2 — abr. 91
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Durham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Durham flight deals. Data was last updated marzo 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$140
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$507
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Durham
One-way flight from San Francisco to Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 28, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/610:30 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop30h 28mFrontier
dom. 4/137:42 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop20h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$280
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/35:45 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
jue. 5/87:20 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$282
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/156:03 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop14h 16mSun Country Air
vie. 10/2412:02 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 13mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/28$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/189:10 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/236:39 pmRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$289
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/166:09 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop13h 39mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/1911:13 amRDU - SFO
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/305:40 amSFO - RDU
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
lun. 5/54:15 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/2712:47 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 18mDelta
mié. 4/306:50 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/27$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/3012:21 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
lun. 5/54:20 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$322
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/159:40 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 29mJetBlue
mar. 4/2211:50 amRDU - SFO
1 stop11h 07mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$333

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Durham that are best for you.

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San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

jue. 4/10

10:30 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop19h 46m

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 4/12

5:20 pm-9:02 am

1 stop18h 42m

$280

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

sáb. 5/3

5:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 5/8

7:20 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$282

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

vie. 4/18

9:10 pm-5:23 am

Nonstop5h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 4/23

6:39 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

vie. 5/16

6:09 pm-10:48 am

1 stop13h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 5/19

11:13 am-12:58 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$292

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

mié. 4/30

5:40 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 5/5

4:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$294

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

dom. 4/27

12:47 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 4/30

6:50 pm-12:08 am

1 stop8h 18m

$297

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

jue. 5/22

6:09 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop19h 56m

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 6/7

7:55 pm-8:08 am

1 stop15h 13m

$315

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

mié. 4/30

12:21 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 5/5

4:20 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$322

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

mar. 4/15

9:40 pm-11:09 am

1 stop10h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 4/22

11:50 am-7:57 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$333

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

jue. 5/29

4:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop16h 00m

$140

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Deals found on 3/28

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Durham

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Durham

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Durham. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Durham may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Durham?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Durham (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $300). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Durham as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Durham. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Durham flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Durham. Reviews last updated marzo 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Durham, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Durham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Durham?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Durham. On average, San Francisco has 1 outbound flight to Durham per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Durham flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Durham one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sun Country Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $140. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Durham for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Durham?

    Consider United Airlines (93%), Virgin Australia (92%) or Air New Zealand (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Durham.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Durham?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Durham? While on average our users pay $872, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $169. The most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $256.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Durham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Durham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Durham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Durham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Durham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Durham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Durham?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Durham (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $300). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Durham

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Durham. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$144Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$252Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$314Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$495Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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