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$101+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh (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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RDU
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh flight deals. Data was last updated March 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$101
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$484
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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 ($58 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 March 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 March 8, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/312:29 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops27h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/810:58 amRDU - SJC
2 stops26h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$173
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/112:11 pmOAK - RDU
2 stops21h 18mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/810:58 amRDU - OAK
2 stops26h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 3/314:03 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop21h 21mFrontier
Tue 4/85:25 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop24h 34mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$183
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/317:54 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/85:25 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 7/912:24 amSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/66:30 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$279
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 7/171:51 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop13h 39mFrontier
Thu 7/317:30 amRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sun 3/2312:30 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Thu 3/275:45 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/5$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/2912:47 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/46:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 4/309:15 amOAK - RDU
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/27:20 amRDU - OAK
1 stop11h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/148:00 amSFO - RDU
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Sat 4/2611:30 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$294
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 8/611:59 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1012:39 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$313
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 4/294:49 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 11mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/307:20 amRDU - SFO
2 stops14h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$316

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 March 8, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Mon 3/31

2:29 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops27h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

10:58 am-10:12 am

2 stops26h 14m

$173

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Tue 4/1

12:11 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops21h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

10:58 am-10:37 am

2 stops26h 39m

$178

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Mon 3/31

4:03 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop21h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

5:25 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop24h 34m

$183

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Mon 3/31

7:54 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

5:25 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop24h 34m

$217

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

8:43 pm-8:36 am

1 stop8h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/11

7:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$280

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

12:30 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/27

5:45 am-10:47 am

1 stop8h 02m

$287

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:47 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop8h 08m

$289

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Wed 4/30

9:15 am-6:00 am

1 stop17h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/2

7:20 am-3:48 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

8:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/26

11:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$294

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

9:15 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/31

6:41 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$299

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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 March 8, 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 March 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

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!

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

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!

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

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!

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

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!

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

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

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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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $101. Users have also found prices from $110 and $139 on Spirit Airlines 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 Virgin Australia (90%), Air New Zealand (90%) or United Airlines (86%) 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 $208. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $210 on average our data indicates $1,014 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$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$249Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$314Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$495Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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