$140+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh (SFO - RDU)
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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in January or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 abril 16, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $208 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $143 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $415 |
Good round-trip deal | $409 or less |
Good one-way deal | $258 or less |
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to RaleighExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 16, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 16, 2025.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 abril 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Raleigh that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO - RDU
SFORDU
San Francisco
sáb. 5/10
9:59 pm-9:13 am
1 stop8h 14m
Raleigh-Durham
vie. 5/16
11:13 am-1:15 pm
1 stop29h 02m
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO - RDU
SFORDU
San Francisco
dom. 6/15
11:59 pm-5:05 pm
1 stop14h 06m
Raleigh-Durham
vie. 6/20
6:05 pm-10:53 pm
1 stop7h 48m
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO - RDU
SFORDU
San Francisco
mié. 5/28
10:30 pm-8:39 am
1 stop7h 09m
Raleigh-Durham
mié. 6/4
5:55 am-10:33 am
1 stop7h 38m
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO - RDU
SFORDU
San Francisco
sáb. 5/31
8:47 pm-4:56 am
Nonstop5h 09m
Raleigh-Durham
dom. 6/8
6:00 am-8:40 am
Nonstop5h 40m
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO - RDU
SFORDU
San Francisco
mar. 5/27
12:21 am-10:28 am
1 stop7h 07m
Raleigh-Durham
mié. 6/4
6:18 pm-11:01 pm
1 stop7h 43m
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO - RDU
SFORDU
San Francisco
jue. 5/1
9:57 pm-10:23 am
1 stop9h 26m
Raleigh-Durham
dom. 5/4
5:25 pm-5:13 pm
1 stop26h 48m
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO - RDU
SFORDU
San Francisco
jue. 7/10
5:30 am-3:15 pm
1 stop6h 45m
Raleigh-Durham
mié. 10/22
6:20 am-3:00 pm
2 stops11h 40m
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO - RDU
SFORDU
San Francisco
lun. 5/5
6:49 pm-6:00 am
1 stop8h 11m
Raleigh-Durham
jue. 5/8
7:20 am-6:26 pm
2 stops14h 06m
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO - RDU
SFORDU
San Francisco
mar. 6/17
6:14 pm-9:53 am
1 stop12h 39m
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO - RDU
SFORDU
San Francisco
mar. 6/10
5:49 pm-5:41 am
1 stop8h 52m
Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Raleigh
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 Francisco to Raleigh in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Francisco-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Raleigh
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.
Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Raleigh?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 RDU?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 abril 16, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Raleigh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Raleigh 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.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Raleigh
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Raleigh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated abril 16, 2025.
The most flights from SFO to RDU are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
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 abril 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Francisco to Raleigh. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Raleigh
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 abril 16, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$142 | Average$246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$198 | Average$365 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$359 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$300 | Average$538 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$476 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$314 | Average$353 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$346 | Average$599 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |