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$139+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego (RDU - SAN)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego are usually found in August or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN). 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 April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(Frontier)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San Diego flight deals.
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From Raleigh-Durham to San Diego
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego.

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/195:28 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Mon 5/267:16 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/21$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/219:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mBreeze Airways
Tue 10/281:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/21$274
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 4/287:09 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/48:55 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop16h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 6/57:05 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Thu 6/126:15 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/20$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:41 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 31mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/45:27 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$306
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:45 amRDU - SAN
2 stops15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/86:15 amSAN - RDU
2 stops23h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$307
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 6/711:41 amRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 20mSun Country Air
Sun 6/155:43 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop20h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/20$335
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:36 amRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/93:45 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop11h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/21$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/132:35 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Sat 8/168:15 amSAN - RDU
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/282:52 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/310:38 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:30 amRDU - SAN
2 stops12h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/1210:26 amSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$382

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to San Diego 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Raleigh

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/19

5:28 pm-12:13 am

1 stop9h 45m

San Diego

Mon 5/26

7:16 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 44m

$270

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/28

7:09 pm-7:34 am

2 stops15h 25m

San Diego

Sun 5/4

8:55 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$276

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/5

7:05 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Diego

Thu 6/12

6:15 am-6:31 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Diego

Thu 5/15

12:48 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$278

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/5

11:45 am-12:42 am

2 stops15h 57m

San Diego

Thu 5/8

6:15 am-9:12 am

2 stops23h 57m

$307

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/7

11:41 am-5:01 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Sun 6/15

5:43 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop20h 22m

$335

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/28

2:52 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Diego

Thu 7/3

10:38 pm-8:00 am

1 stop6h 22m

$377

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/30

4:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Diego

Mon 6/2

11:30 am-12:10 am

2 stops9h 40m

$378

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

6:30 am-3:38 pm

2 stops12h 08m

San Diego

Mon 5/12

10:26 am-10:16 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$382

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/29

7:20 am-9:10 pm

2 stops16h 50m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

5:26 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 34m

$400

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/21

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Raleigh-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Raleigh-San Diego 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 Raleigh to San Diego

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to San Diego, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 RDU to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to San Diego flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($270), United Airlines ($272), and Delta ($277) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $139 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $140 and $143, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Raleigh to San Diego? While on average our users pay $255, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $135. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), is priced around $204.

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $55 per day.

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

    Denver travelers tend to visit Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall more than any other notable places. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre and 16th Street Mall are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Denver Intl for an average daily rate of $42 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego 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 Raleigh to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Raleigh to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to San Diego. 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$161Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$171Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$335Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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