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$70+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh (RDU)

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SFO — RDU
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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Tue 11/26
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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 November 14, 2024.

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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 November 14, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Thu 12/52:28 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop26h 08mFrontier
Sun 12/85:20 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop21h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$178
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sun 12/82:28 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/115:30 amRDU - SJC
2 stops17h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/185:30 amOAK - RDU
2 stops14h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/85:15 amRDU - OAK
2 stops18h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/1012:05 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Thu 12/1212:50 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/14$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Thu 12/126:45 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/156:30 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sun 12/225:45 amSFO - RDU
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
Sun 1/512:19 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/66:00 amOAK - RDU
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Mon 12/97:01 pmRDU - OAK
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Deal found 11/14$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/97:05 amSFO - RDU
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/112:05 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/14$313
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/510:28 amOAK - RDU
2 stops21h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/115:30 amRDU - OAK
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$314
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Tue 12/245:50 amSJC - RDU
2 stops14h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/315:15 amRDU - SJC
2 stops21h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/312:17 amSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/106:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$323
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sat 12/77:45 amSFO - RDU
1 stop11h 14mJetBlue
Thu 12/126:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 11/14$338

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Thu 12/5

2:28 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop26h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/8

5:20 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop21h 48m

$178

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Sun 12/8

2:28 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop22h 49m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/11

5:30 am-7:49 pm

2 stops17h 19m

$221

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sat 12/21

11:47 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/9

5:20 pm-12:11 am

1 stop9h 51m

$285

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sat 12/14

12:38 am-10:22 am

1 stop6h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/7

5:40 am-11:17 am

1 stop8h 37m

$286

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

10:50 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/11

8:30 am-11:41 am

Nonstop6h 11m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

11:14 am-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/15

6:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$296

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Fri 12/6

6:00 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/9

7:01 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 13m

$308

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Tue 12/24

5:30 am-11:09 pm

2 stops14h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/1

5:15 am-8:30 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$309

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Mon 12/9

7:05 am-8:05 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/11

2:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$313

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

8:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/15

5:25 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$315

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh

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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 $287). 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 November 14, 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from zzXIH to RDU are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 November 14, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Frontier 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,447 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

  • 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?

    This flight path from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh-Durham was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $70. Users have also found prices from $89 and $123 on American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh are San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham, San Jose - Raleigh-Durham and Oakland - Raleigh-Durham.

  • 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 (80%), Air New Zealand (80%) or United Airlines (79%) 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 $276. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $178 on average our data indicates $695 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 $287). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$145Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$190Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$281Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$314Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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