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$138+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco (RDU - SFO)

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(Delta)

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February

Average price

$433
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/312:24 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop20h 35mFrontier
Thu 1/96:05 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/245:30 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Tue 1/75:55 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/18$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/256:33 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/309:00 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/812:27 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$463
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2412:25 pmRDU - SFO
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Wed 1/17:55 amSFO - RDU
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$483
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/196:55 amRDU - SFO
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/611:59 pmSFO - RDU
3 stops38h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$503
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/248:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/72:07 pmSFO - RDU
2 stops23h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$604

Find flights from Raleigh to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to San Francisco 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 18, 2024.

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RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/20

6:15 am-9:29 am

Nonstop6h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

10:55 pm-7:01 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/17

8:36 pm-12:09 am

1 stop30h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

6:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$291

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/22

5:25 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops22h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

8:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$295

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/17

6:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

10:35 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 49m

$296

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

12:40 am-10:41 am

1 stop7h 01m

$297

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/11

6:59 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

7:11 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$298

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/23

5:25 pm-8:56 am

2 stops18h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

6:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$307

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/9

6:15 am-2:50 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

11:05 am-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$318

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/4

7:55 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop24h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 6/18

6:25 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop19h 46m

$365

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/17

7:02 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$138

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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 Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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 Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to San Francisco, such as Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

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
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

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
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

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
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

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
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

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

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco?

    To fly from Raleigh to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Raleigh-Durham take 5h 47m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco offered by 7 different airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 19 users have taken a look at flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $289. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $292 and $295, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $138. Frontier flights start at $140 while deals on American Airlines start at $149 one-way.

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

    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 on time: Virgin Australia (85%), United Airlines (85%), Air New Zealand (85%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $208. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco) can be booked for $190 on average our data indicates $973 when flying from Raleigh to San Francisco.

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

    Flights departing from Raleigh and landing in San Francisco layover in Charlotte most frequently. Raleigh to San Francisco flights stop in Atlanta the next most. Dallas ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Raleigh to San Francisco flights.

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

    Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Those on a layover in Charlotte interested in visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center can do so by traveling 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 $50 per day.

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

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are currently the most popular points of interest in Atlanta at the moment. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $55.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dallas?

    If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, or Majestic Theatre. Those on a layover in Dallas interested in visiting American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, or Majestic Theatre can do so by traveling 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those landing in Dallas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $61 per day.

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

    Of the flights from Raleigh to San Francisco that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Minneapolis. Raleigh to San Francisco flights stopping in Denver are the next rarest.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco 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 7 airlines flying from Raleigh to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to San Francisco. 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 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$195Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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