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$148+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego are usually found in September or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$148
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$436

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
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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 March 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/410:58 amRDU - SAN
2 stops25h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/86:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sun 3/309:59 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Thu 4/36:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 17mFrontier
Deal found 3/2$200
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/2610:58 amRDU - SAN
2 stops23h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/18:07 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 5/229:38 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
Tue 5/2712:48 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop5h 11mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/3$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/229:59 amRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Wed 5/2811:39 amSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/2$331
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 5/309:30 amRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 45mJetBlue
Mon 6/28:27 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop10h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 3/2$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Thu 4/38:35 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops14h 35mSouthwest
Tue 4/810:15 amSAN - RDU
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/1$347
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 7/27:55 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop24h 24mSun Country Air
Wed 7/96:23 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop19h 48mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/2$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 3/184:56 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/218:10 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 10/205:20 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops17h 14mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/245:25 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop20h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$435

Find flights from Raleigh to San Diego within your budget

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 March 3, 2025.

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Raleigh

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/4

10:58 am-9:41 am

2 stops25h 43m

San Diego

Tue 4/8

6:25 am-4:24 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$197

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

9:59 pm-7:34 am

1 stop12h 35m

San Diego

Thu 4/3

6:25 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$200

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

10:58 am-7:41 am

2 stops23h 43m

San Diego

Tue 4/1

8:07 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops13h 22m

$205

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/22

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Diego

Tue 5/27

12:48 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$307

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/22

9:59 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Diego

Tue 5/27

9:59 pm-10:42 am

1 stop9h 43m

$331

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/30

9:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop12h 45m

San Diego

Mon 6/2

8:27 pm-9:29 am

1 stop10h 02m

$345

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/3

8:35 pm-8:10 am

2 stops14h 35m

San Diego

Tue 4/8

10:15 am-9:10 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$347

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/2

7:55 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop24h 24m

San Diego

Wed 7/9

6:23 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop19h 48m

$355

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/18

4:56 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops9h 47m

San Diego

Fri 3/21

8:10 am-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$361

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/2

4:23 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$148

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to San Diego

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

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 February 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to San Diego, you should look to book at least 64 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 March 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 33% 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 February 23, 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 March 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Breeze Airways and Delta. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
152 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,008 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($200), Spirit Airlines ($205), and Breeze Airways ($307) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 45% 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?

    $148 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $150 and $155, 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 $230, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $99. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), is priced around $188.

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

    Raleigh to San Diego flights have a layover in Charlotte most often. Charlotte is followed by Denver in terms of the most popular layover location on flights 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 North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $44 per day.

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

    Denver travelers tend to visit Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre more than any other notable places. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 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 $49 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Of the flights from Raleigh to San Diego that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Atlanta. Atlanta is followed by Dallas in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Raleigh to San Diego.

  • 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$166Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$196Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$341Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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