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$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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RDU
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Tue 4/1
Tue 4/8
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(Frontier)

One-way from

$140
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$507

Good round-trip deal

$449 or less

Good one-way deal

$239 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Raleigh
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 March 27, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/211:58 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop14h 05mFrontier
Wed 4/95:24 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$278
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/136:00 amSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 40mJetBlue
Wed 5/146:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 3/26$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 4/189:10 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/236:25 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$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.
Fri 5/166:09 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop13h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1911:13 amRDU - SFO
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$292
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.
Wed 5/215:50 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Tue 5/276:55 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/27$297
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:09 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop19h 56mSun Country Air
Sat 6/77:55 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop15h 13mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$315
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.
Tue 5/2012:21 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/38:08 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/17:00 amSFO - RDU
1 stop20h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/77:20 amRDU - SFO
2 stops14h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/138:10 amSFO - RDU
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Wed 5/1412:25 pmRDU - SFO
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$343

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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 March 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/10

2:05 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$278

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$283

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

9:10 pm-5:23 am

Nonstop5h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

6:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop6h 05m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

6:09 pm-10:48 am

1 stop13h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/19

11:13 am-12:58 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$292

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

5:50 am-5:54 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

6:55 pm-12:21 am

1 stop8h 26m

$297

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:09 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop19h 56m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/7

7:55 pm-8:08 am

1 stop15h 13m

$315

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

12:21 am-10:28 am

1 stop7h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/3

8:08 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$322

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

7:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

7:20 am-6:26 pm

2 stops14h 06m

$335

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

8:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/14

12:25 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$343

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

6:09 pm-11:00 am

1 stop13h 51m

$140

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice 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 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 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 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.
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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 March 21, 2025.

Booking 85 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 $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 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 March 27, 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 23, 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.

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 March 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Raleigh. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,795 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
156 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham, all of which are around 5h 03m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh.

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

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Raleigh is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $278 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and United Airlines, starting at $283 and $289 round-trip. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $140. Users have also found prices from $142 and $148 on JetBlue and Sun Country Air, respectively.

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

    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 Raleigh.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Raleigh? 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 $263.

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

    San Francisco to Raleigh flights have a layover in Charlotte most of the time. Atlanta sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Raleigh flights.

  • 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. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively after landing at Charlotte Douglas. Travelers can book a car rental at Charlotte Douglas for about $48 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $51 per day.

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

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Raleigh that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Denver. Dallas sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Raleigh flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 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 $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 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 March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$144Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$252Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$541FlexibilityNo 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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