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$95+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh (RDU)

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SFO — RDU
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 23, 2024.

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$236
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$95
(Mytrip)
From San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh-Durham
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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 December 23, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/253:03 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop17h 16mFrontier
Tue 12/312:24 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$325
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2512:30 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop19h 49mFrontier
Wed 1/16:14 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop20h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$346
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/315:30 amOAK - RDU
2 stops14h 39mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/92:26 pmRDU - OAK
2 stops12h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/289:30 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Mon 1/66:52 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/21$422
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/2912:50 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Thu 1/97:00 amRDU - SFO
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$472
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sat 12/285:30 amOAK - RDU
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Wed 1/86:52 pmRDU - OAK
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/22$477
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2410:15 amOAK - RDU
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Sat 1/1112:00 pmRDU - OAK
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/299:00 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/96:25 pmRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$504
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/3012:30 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop21h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/45:15 amRDU - SJC
2 stops21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$570
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/3110:02 amOAK - RDU
1 stop17h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/95:25 pmRDU - OAK
1 stop18h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$593
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Sun 12/2912:17 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/47:12 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$597
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/2411:59 pmSFO - RDU
2 stops15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/315:15 amRDU - SFO
2 stops20h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$662

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 December 23, 2024.

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OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Thu 2/6

5:45 am-6:38 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/9

7:17 pm-11:46 am

2 stops19h 29m

$236

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Sun 1/19

1:11 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop24h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/26

5:20 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop21h 51m

$242

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

5:30 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/27

7:20 am-3:47 pm

1 stop11h 27m

$276

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sun 1/5

11:47 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop14h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/10

8:36 pm-12:11 am

1 stop30h 35m

$284

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Wed 1/22

9:29 am-4:25 pm

1 stop27h 56m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/29

5:25 pm-9:06 am

1 stop18h 41m

$288

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Fri 1/17

10:50 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/26

6:25 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

2:43 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/29

5:25 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops22h 27m

$295

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Sat 1/18

6:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/27

6:52 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$296

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

12:27 am-10:28 am

1 stop7h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/29

6:00 am-3:28 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$306

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Sat 1/18

9:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/26

12:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$332

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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 $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 December 23, 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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from zzXIH to RDU are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 December 23, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
135 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,022 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 $95. Users have also found prices from $136 and $138 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, 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 United Airlines (90%), Virgin Australia (90%) or Air New Zealand (90%) 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 $268. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $191 on average our data indicates $792 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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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Raleigh

Discover the top 7 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$145Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$243Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$281Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$314Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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