Raleigh

$85+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Raleigh (SAN - RDU)

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SAN — RDU
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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The best prices from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in September or August, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh (RDU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$190
(Frontier)

One-way from

$85
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$286 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From San Diego to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2710:29 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Sun 3/309:59 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$190
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/268:07 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/309:59 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$194
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/28:07 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/710:58 amRDU - SAN
2 stops23h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1212:48 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop5h 11mBreeze Airways
Tue 6/179:38 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/20$243
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/1811:24 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 28mJetBlue
Wed 3/1910:38 amRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/2510:17 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop11h 24mDelta
Tue 4/112:41 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/181:00 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/196:00 amRDU - SAN
2 stops10h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/69:45 amSAN - RDU
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Sat 3/83:15 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$379
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/76:53 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop18h 57mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/85:50 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop17h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 3/219:29 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/286:00 amRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$393

Find flights from San Diego to Raleigh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Raleigh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

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San Diego

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 3/27

10:29 am-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

9:59 pm-7:34 am

1 stop12h 35m

$190

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 3/26

8:07 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops13h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

9:59 pm-7:34 am

1 stop12h 35m

$194

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 4/2

8:07 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops13h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/7

10:58 am-7:16 am

2 stops23h 18m

$205

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 6/12

12:48 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/17

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$243

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 3/18

11:24 am-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

10:38 am-8:27 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$305

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 3/25

10:17 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/1

12:41 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$313

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 3/18

1:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-1:11 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$345

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 3/6

9:45 am-1:00 am

2 stops12h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/8

3:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$379

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 3/7

6:53 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop18h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/8

5:50 pm-8:11 am

1 stop17h 21m

$392

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 3/21

9:29 am-7:52 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/28

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$393

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Raleigh in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Raleigh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Raleigh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Raleigh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Raleigh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 SAN to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Raleigh is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh 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 Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from San Diego to Raleigh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Diego to Raleigh flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Raleigh round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($190), Spirit Airlines ($205), and Breeze Airways ($243) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Raleigh. Frontier is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Raleigh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $98 and $116 on Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Raleigh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $99. While the most popular route (San Diego - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $170 on average our data indicates $204 when flying from San Diego to Raleigh.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Raleigh?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center can be visited by traveling about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $44 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Those on a layover in Denver interested in visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Paramount Theatre can do so by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $47 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Raleigh flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Raleigh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Raleigh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Raleigh 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 Diego to Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 Diego to Raleigh

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Raleigh. 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 February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$160Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$192Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$206Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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