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

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RDU — SFO
nov. 20 — nov. 271
1 adult
mié. 11/20
mié. 11/27
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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 noviembre 15, 2024.

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This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/165:20 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop20h 00mFrontier
mié. 12/2512:30 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop19h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$152
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
lun. 12/165:20 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/255:50 amSJC - RDU
2 stops14h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15$203
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/125:30 amRDU - OAK
2 stops12h 08mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/175:25 amOAK - RDU
2 stops50h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$253
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/45:30 amRDU - OAK
2 stops13h 38mSpirit Airlines
mié. 12/115:25 amOAK - RDU
2 stops14h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$255
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/105:30 amRDU - SJC
2 stops17h 19mSpirit Airlines
mar. 12/109:51 pmSJC - RDU
3 stops21h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$268
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/172:24 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop20h 35mFrontier
mar. 12/312:34 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop23h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$268
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/56:55 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
sáb. 12/145:40 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/13$276
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2811:35 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/59:10 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$277
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/96:10 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/1512:22 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$279
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/66:36 pmRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/1410:45 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$289
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.
vie. 12/67:01 pmRDU - OAK
1 stop8h 13mDelta
mar. 12/106:00 amOAK - RDU
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/14$308
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/116:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
mar. 1/75:20 amSFO - RDU
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$313

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated noviembre 15, 2024.

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RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 12/16

5:20 pm-10:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

San Jose

mié. 12/25

12:30 pm-11:19 am

1 stop19h 49m

$152

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 12/16

5:20 pm-10:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

San Jose

mié. 12/25

5:50 am-11:09 pm

2 stops14h 19m

$203

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 12/12

5:30 am-2:38 pm

2 stops12h 08m

Oakland

mar. 12/17

5:25 am-11:19 am

2 stops50h 54m

$253

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 12/11

5:30 am-7:49 pm

2 stops17h 19m

San Jose

mar. 12/24

5:50 am-11:09 pm

2 stops14h 19m

$254

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 12/4

5:30 am-4:08 pm

2 stops13h 38m

Oakland

mié. 12/11

5:25 am-10:36 pm

2 stops14h 11m

$255

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 2/28

7:15 am-3:06 pm

1 stop10h 51m

San Francisco

lun. 3/3

11:20 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$262

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 12/6

1:05 pm-12:11 am

2 stops38h 06m

San Francisco

mar. 12/10

6:55 am-6:23 pm

2 stops32h 28m

$273

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 12/5

6:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

sáb. 12/14

5:40 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$276

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 11/28

11:35 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

jue. 12/5

9:10 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop19h 26m

$277

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 2/14

11:22 am-6:29 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Francisco

vie. 2/21

6:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$283

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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 $381). 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 noviembre 15, 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 noviembre 15, 2024.

The most flights from RDU to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 noviembre 15, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue 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
5,045 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 25 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 $75 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $105 and JetBlue from $131 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 (91%), United Airlines (91%), Air New Zealand (91%).

  • 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 $939, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $258. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $189.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 $381). 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 Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated noviembre 15, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$131Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$525Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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