How popular is this Raleigh to San Francisco flight route?

Within the past month, 12 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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $250. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $263 and $269, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 40% 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 $139. Frontier flights start at $146 while deals on Southwest start at $150 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco) can be booked for $180 on average our data indicates $1,839 when flying from Raleigh to San Francisco.

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%), Air New Zealand (85%), United Airlines (64%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to San Francisco?

Consider American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines 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.

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 Denver. Raleigh to San Francisco flights stopping in Dallas are the next rarest.

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 $45 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 $47.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Thursday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 47% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Raleigh to San Francisco, book at least 30 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 56% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $450 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $546.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to San Francisco from Raleigh average $418. You can even find prices in September for less than $418, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as $198. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco from Raleigh. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 22%.

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.

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 38m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco offered by 7 different airlines.

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.

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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco are usually found in September or August, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	$248 (Expedia)
One-way from	$139 (Delta)
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Cheapest in	September
Average price	$449
Good round-trip deal	$427 or less
Good one-way deal	$253 or less

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2025.

Tue 4/14:57 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop30h 50mFrontier

Sat 4/57:41 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop20h 01mFrontier

Deal found 3/12

$255

Sat 5/39:45 amRDU - SFO

1 stop12h 07mJetBlue

Thu 5/1511:27 amSFO - RDU

1 stop8h 32mJetBlue

Deal found 3/12

$263

Thu 6/195:23 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/2211:59 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$264

Fri 5/239:10 amRDU - SFO

Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/2611:45 pmSFO - RDU

Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$269

Thu 4/247:20 amRDU - SFO

1 stop9h 12mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 4/305:45 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop9h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$276

Thu 5/16:59 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop8h 00mDelta

Mon 5/510:30 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop11h 21mDelta

Deal found 3/12

$277

Fri 4/254:18 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/2612:21 amSFO - RDU

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$289

Wed 4/25:35 amRDU - SFO

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Tue 4/88:10 amSFO - RDU

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 3/12

$294

Sat 5/37:20 amRDU - SFO

1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/69:59 amSFO - RDU

2 stops17h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$328

Best flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 12, 2025.

Thu 5/17:20 amRDU - SFO

1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/99:57 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop9h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/11

$248

Fri 3/285:20 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop10h 23mFrontier

Wed 4/211:58 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop14h 05mFrontier

Deal found 3/10

$250

Wed 4/26:00 amRDU - SFO

1 stop9h 55mJetBlue

Mon 4/710:21 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop9h 38mJetBlue

Deal found 3/11

$263

Fri 5/239:10 amRDU - SFO

Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/2611:45 pmSFO - RDU

Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$269

Thu 5/16:59 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop8h 00mDelta

Tue 5/66:10 amSFO - RDU

1 stop9h 49mDelta

Deal found 3/10

$277

Fri 5/2312:50 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/3012:21 amSFO - RDU

1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/11

$289

Wed 4/25:35 amRDU - SFO

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Tue 4/88:10 amSFO - RDU

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 3/12

$294

Wed 4/237:20 amRDU - SFO

2 stops14h 06mAlaska Airlines

Sat 4/265:45 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$322

Last-minute flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco. Data last updated March 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 3/175:50 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop18h 22mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/181:30 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop24h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$598

Mon 3/173:49 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop10h 01mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/1712:25 amSFO - RDU

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$1,211

Wed 3/195:05 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop10h 17mDelta

Sun 3/2310:45 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop7h 10mDelta

Deal found 3/12

$459

Wed 3/191:33 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/2212:15 amSFO - RDU

1 stop8h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$922

Thu 3/205:45 amRDU - SFO

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Mon 3/2410:45 amSFO - RDU

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 3/12

$514

Thu 3/206:23 amRDU - SFO

Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/229:15 pmSFO - RDU

Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$519

Fri 3/215:20 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop10h 23mFrontier

Mon 3/246:00 amSFO - RDU

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Deal found 3/11

$320

Tue 4/14:57 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop30h 50mFrontier

Sat 4/57:41 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop20h 01mFrontier

Deal found 3/12

$255

Wed 4/25:35 amRDU - SFO

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Tue 4/88:10 amSFO - RDU

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 3/12

$294

Thu 4/33:54 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/96:00 amSFO - RDU

1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$275

Fri 4/46:25 amRDU - SFO

Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/129:10 amSFO - RDU

Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$269

Tue 4/1512:00 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop11h 52mJetBlue

Tue 4/228:10 pmSFO - RDU

1 stop11h 49mJetBlue

Deal found 3/12

$339

One-way flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 12, 2025.

Sat 4/125:46 amRDU - SFO

1 stop7h 59mDelta

Deal found 3/11

$139

Mon 5/1212:19 pmRDU - SFO

2 stops13h 47mFrontier

Deal found 3/11

$146

Tue 4/11:30 pmRDU - SFO

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/11

$150

Wed 4/96:25 amRDU - SFO

Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/11

$169

Wed 3/197:15 amRDU - SFO

1 stop11h 22mJetBlue

Deal found 3/12

$171

Thu 5/295:45 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop8h 13mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/12

$182

Sat 4/267:20 amRDU - SFO

2 stops12h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/12

$200

Sun 4/1311:29 amRDU - SFO

2 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/11

$212

Sun 3/306:11 pmRDU - SFO

1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/11

$269

Mon 5/511:23 amRDU - SFO

3 stops27h 25mBreeze Airways

Deal found 3/12

$433

Find flights from Raleigh to San Francisco within your budget

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/1

4:57 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop30h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

7:41 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop20h 01m

$255

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/3

9:45 am-6:52 pm

1 stop12h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

11:27 am-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$263

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/19

5:23 pm-12:24 am

1 stop10h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop14h 12m

$264

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/23

9:10 am-11:54 am

Nonstop5h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

11:45 pm-8:01 am

Nonstop5h 16m

$269

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/24

7:20 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

5:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 15m

$276

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

6:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$277

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/25

4:18 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop9h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

12:21 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 04m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/2

5:35 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

8:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$294

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/3

7:20 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

9:59 am-6:00 am

2 stops17h 01m

$328

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/5

6:50 pm-12:08 am

1 stop8h 18m

$142

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco

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 March.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Flightnetwork	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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?

Booking 86 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 $400). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 77% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to San Francisco

The most flights from RDU to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to San Francisco, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,296 reviews

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

4,296 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,296 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,735 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,296 reviews

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

7,953 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,296 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

155 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,296 reviews

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

8,623 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,296 reviews

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

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 38m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 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, 12 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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $250. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $263 and $269, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 40% 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 $139. Frontier flights start at $146 while deals on Southwest start at $150 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%), Air New Zealand (85%), United Airlines (64%).
What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco) can be booked for $180 on average our data indicates $1,839 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.
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 $45 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 $47.
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 Denver. Raleigh to San Francisco flights stopping in Dallas 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 $400). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$130	Average$228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$131	Average$261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$194	Average$374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$255	Average$335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$285	Average$469	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$295	Average$339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Southwest	Cheapest$308	Average$444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$139+ 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco are usually found in September or August, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2025.