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$72+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Jose (RDU - SJC)

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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Jose are usually found in September or August, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to San Jose (SJC). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$167
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$72
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$410
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/269:53 pmRDU - SJC
2 stops18h 41mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/27:54 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/167:44 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/197:54 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$192
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/107:44 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop22h 15mFrontier
Mon 4/143:58 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop21h 26mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/66:00 amRDU - SJC
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Tue 3/111:01 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/20$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/62:43 pmRDU - SJC
2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/119:53 amSJC - RDU
2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$353
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 9/37:30 amRDU - SJC
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/85:00 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop10h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 6/105:14 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/176:23 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops12h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$423
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/95:10 amRDU - SJC
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Thu 3/137:05 amSJC - RDU
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$430

Find flights from Raleigh to San Jose within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to San Jose 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 February 20, 2025.

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RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

9:53 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops18h 41m

San Jose

Wed 4/2

7:54 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$167

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/16

7:44 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop22h 19m

San Jose

Wed 3/19

7:54 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$192

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/10

7:44 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop22h 15m

San Jose

Mon 4/14

3:58 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop21h 26m

$219

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Jose

Tue 3/11

1:01 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$343

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

2:43 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops9h 46m

San Jose

Tue 3/11

9:53 am-10:08 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$353

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/9

5:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop10h 35m

San Jose

Thu 3/13

7:05 am-7:55 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$430

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

5:50 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops22h 29m

San Jose

Mon 3/10

5:46 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 04m

$439

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/8

4:44 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Jose

Wed 3/12

6:20 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$469

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/25

10:58 am-9:53 am

2 stops25h 55m

$72

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/16

7:44 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$112

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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 Jose in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Jose flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-San Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to San Jose

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Jose. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to San Jose is 17 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Raleigh to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to San Jose in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% 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 Jose?

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

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

Rainfall in San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Raleigh to San Jose to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to San Jose round-trip?

    Currently priced at $167, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to San Jose and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $219 and $343, respectively. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to San Jose for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $112 and $172, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Raleigh to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to San Jose

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to San Jose. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$131Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$363Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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