San Jose

$142+ 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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJC
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$312
(Expedia)

One-way from

$142
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$486
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San Jose flight deals.
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From Raleigh-Durham to San Jose
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 March 25, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/237:20 amRDU - SJC
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/302:04 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$312
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/236:46 pmRDU - SJC
2 stops18h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/302:04 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops17h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$323
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/236:05 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop18h 09mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/303:36 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop11h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/306:25 amRDU - SJC
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Sat 5/106:30 amSJC - RDU
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/24$343
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:20 amRDU - SJC
1 stop10h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/303:36 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop11h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$361
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 3/307:44 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop22h 19mFrontier
Thu 4/2412:34 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop25h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 4/267:30 amRDU - SJC
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Wed 4/308:15 amSJC - RDU
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/86:00 amRDU - SJC
2 stops10h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/126:35 amSJC - RDU
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 5/73:43 pmRDU - SJC
2 stops10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/117:16 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$460

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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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Jose that are best for you.

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RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

7:20 am-2:46 pm

1 stop10h 26m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

2:04 pm-10:34 am

2 stops17h 30m

$312

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

6:46 pm-10:12 am

2 stops18h 26m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

2:04 pm-10:34 am

2 stops17h 30m

$323

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

6:05 pm-9:14 am

1 stop18h 09m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

3:36 pm-6:00 am

1 stop11h 24m

$342

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/30

3:08 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop9h 48m

San Jose

Mon 5/12

5:55 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$343

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/26

7:20 am-2:46 pm

1 stop10h 26m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

3:36 pm-6:00 am

1 stop11h 24m

$361

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/26

7:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

8:15 am-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$373

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Jose

Sat 4/12

6:35 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$448

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/9

4:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San Jose

Sun 7/13

1:07 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 48m

$457

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/9

6:46 pm-10:12 am

2 stops18h 26m

$142

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/6

7:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$149

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Deals found on 3/24

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
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
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to San Jose

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 March 21, 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 $366). 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 March 25, 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 March 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to San Jose round-trip?

    Currently priced at $323, 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 Alaska Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $342 and $343, respectively. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to San Jose for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $142 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from $158 and $162, 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 $366). 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$131Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$277Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$355Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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