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

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RDU — SFO
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 enero 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$203
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One-way from

$95
(Mytrip)

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September

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
jue. 2/272:17 pmRDU - SJC
2 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/34:03 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop21h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
lun. 2/242:17 pmRDU - OAK
3 stops24h 28mSpirit Airlines
mié. 2/2612:40 pmOAK - RDU
3 stops21h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$224
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
mié. 3/269:53 pmRDU - SJC
2 stops18h 41mSpirit Airlines
mié. 4/27:54 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$230
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/135:45 amRDU - SJC
2 stops38h 16mFrontier
lun. 3/174:03 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops22h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$240
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
lun. 2/243:14 pmRDU - OAK
2 stops12h 03mMultiple Airlines
mié. 2/2612:40 pmOAK - RDU
3 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
vie. 2/286:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 36mDelta
lun. 3/310:50 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/29$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
sáb. 2/157:05 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 2/227:20 amSFO - RDU
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/28$280
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
lun. 3/35:20 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
vie. 3/286:00 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Deal found 1/28$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
mié. 2/266:40 pmRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
mié. 3/129:15 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
mar. 3/47:30 amRDU - OAK
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
vie. 3/712:30 pmOAK - RDU
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$309
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
lun. 2/311:12 amRDU - SFO
1 stop12h 26mJetBlue
mié. 2/510:35 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 1/30$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
lun. 2/246:52 pmRDU - OAK
1 stop8h 04mDelta
mié. 2/266:00 amOAK - RDU
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/29$329

Find flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area 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 enero 30, 2025.

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RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 2/27

2:17 pm-7:50 am

2 stops20h 33m

San Jose

lun. 3/3

4:03 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop21h 17m

$203

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 3/26

9:53 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops18h 41m

San Jose

mié. 4/2

7:54 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$222

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 2/24

2:17 pm-11:45 am

3 stops24h 28m

Oakland

mié. 2/26

12:40 pm-1:12 pm

3 stops21h 32m

$224

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 3/13

5:45 am-5:01 pm

2 stops38h 16m

San Jose

lun. 3/17

4:03 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$240

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 2/24

3:14 pm-12:17 am

2 stops12h 03m

Oakland

mié. 2/26

12:40 pm-1:12 pm

3 stops21h 32m

$254

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 2/28

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

jue. 3/13

9:21 am-11:12 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$277

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 2/15

7:05 am-12:06 pm

1 stop8h 01m

San Francisco

sáb. 2/22

7:20 am-5:13 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$280

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 3/3

5:20 pm-12:43 am

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

vie. 3/28

6:00 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$282

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 2/26

6:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

mié. 3/12

9:15 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$289

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/4

7:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Oakland

vie. 3/7

12:30 pm-1:00 am

1 stop9h 30m

$309

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated enero 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
144 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,156 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

  • How popular is this Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $95 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $141 and Spirit Airlines from $148 one-way.

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

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area on time: Virgin Australia (84%), Air New Zealand (84%), United Airlines (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $1,328, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $194. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $196.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$131Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$553Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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