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$87+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh (RDU)

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SFO — RDU
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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 January 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$87
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$373
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 3/247:00 pmOAK - RDU
2 stops14h 29mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/810:58 amRDU - OAK
2 stops22h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/247:00 pmOAK - RDU
2 stops14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/287:15 pmRDU - OAK
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 5/129:57 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Sun 5/184:25 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop23h 33mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/1910:45 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Mon 2/246:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/29$277
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:04 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/198:43 pmRDU - SJC
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$278
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/128:05 amSFO - RDU
1 stop11h 20mJetBlue
Wed 2/199:19 amRDU - SFO
1 stop13h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 1/29$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 2/1712:32 amSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/225:55 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$281
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:54 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops13h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/129:34 pmRDU - SJC
3 stops24h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/229:25 amSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/156:19 pmRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/28$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 3/2412:30 pmOAK - RDU
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Tue 4/82:00 pmRDU - OAK
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Fri 4/116:00 amOAK - RDU
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Wed 4/166:30 pmRDU - OAK
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/30$329
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 10/109:40 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop15h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/135:20 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$337

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 30, 2025.

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OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Mon 3/24

7:00 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops14h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

10:58 am-6:49 am

2 stops22h 51m

$217

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Mon 3/24

7:00 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops14h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/28

7:15 pm-5:55 pm

3 stops25h 40m

$264

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

9:57 pm-9:13 am

1 stop8h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/18

4:25 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop23h 33m

$276

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

7:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/21

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

$277

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Thu 5/15

12:04 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop25h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/19

8:43 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops23h 03m

$278

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

8:05 am-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/19

9:19 am-7:29 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$279

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

12:32 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/20

5:55 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 35m

$281

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Thu 3/6

7:54 pm-11:55 am

2 stops13h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/12

9:34 pm-6:59 pm

3 stops24h 25m

$284

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

9:25 am-5:32 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/15

6:19 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

$289

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Mon 3/24

12:30 pm-1:00 am

1 stop9h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

2:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$326

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 30, 2025.

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

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 January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh from San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Raleigh from San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying to Raleigh-Durham, which is the city’s only airport. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is located 11.1 mi from the center of Raleigh.

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $87. Users have also found prices from $132 and $139 on JetBlue and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh?

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh consider choosing United Airlines (93%), Virgin Australia (92%) or Air New Zealand (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $228. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $194 on average our data indicates $947 when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Raleigh.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$145Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$240Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$281Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$314Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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