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$128+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Durham, NC

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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RDU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Durham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Durham flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$128
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$437
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:25 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 43mJetBlue
Mon 9/85:45 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$283
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2011:59 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop14h 00mSun Country Air
Fri 8/16:11 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/911:55 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/147:06 pmRDU - SFO
Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:52 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Tue 8/55:23 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 02mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/38:24 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Wed 7/96:39 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/12$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 10/2211:40 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Mon 10/277:50 amRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/175:25 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2010:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/1212:03 pmSFO - RDU
2 stops14h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/226:10 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$382
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/306:11 pmSFO - RDU
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/315:10 pmRDU - SFO
2 stops32h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$400

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Durham 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Durham that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Durham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

8:25 pm-9:08 am

1 stop9h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/8

5:45 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 14m

$283

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

11:59 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/1

6:11 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$285

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

11:55 pm-8:08 am

Nonstop5h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/14

7:06 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 7/31

6:52 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/5

5:23 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$290

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

8:24 am-8:29 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/9

6:39 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 24m

$293

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

11:25 am-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/27

5:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$297

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

1:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/20

4:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$299

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

12:03 pm-6:00 am

2 stops14h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/22

6:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$382

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

6:11 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/31

5:10 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops32h 43m

$400

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

6:34 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$128

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Durham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Durham from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Durham

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Durham. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Durham may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Durham (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 SFO to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Durham as you normally would.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Durham flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Durham

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Durham. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DU8 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Durham by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Durham by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Durham, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Durham?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Durham. On average, San Francisco has 7 outbound flights to Durham per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    The San Francisco to Durham flight path was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $128. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Durham for a low price.

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

    Consider United Airlines (97%), Virgin Australia (96%) or Air New Zealand (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Durham.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Durham? While on average our users pay $738, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $182. The most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $269.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Durham (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 San Francisco to Durham

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Durham. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$135Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$286Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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