$139+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Raleigh (SAN - RDU)
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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in September or August, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Raleigh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 April 30, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $255 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $139 (Delta) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $421 |
Good round-trip deal | $265 or less |
Good one-way deal | $149 or less |
Find flight deals from San Diego to Raleigh
Cheapest flights from San Diego to RaleighExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Raleigh 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 April 30, 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoRaleigh
SAN - RDU
SANRDU
San Diego
Tue 6/10
3:45 pm-5:41 am
1 stop10h 56m
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 6/17
9:38 am-12:03 pm
Nonstop5h 25m
San DiegoRaleigh
SAN - RDU
SANRDU
San Diego
Mon 5/26
7:16 pm-6:00 am
1 stop7h 44m
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 6/2
5:23 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop9h 32m
San DiegoRaleigh
SAN - RDU
SANRDU
San Diego
Thu 5/15
5:43 pm-9:12 am
2 stops12h 29m
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 5/22
8:50 am-7:13 am
2 stops25h 23m
San DiegoRaleigh
SAN - RDU
SANRDU
San Diego
Thu 5/8
12:48 pm-8:59 pm
Nonstop5h 11m
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 5/11
9:38 am-12:03 pm
Nonstop5h 25m
San DiegoRaleigh
SAN - RDU
SANRDU
San Diego
Tue 7/8
5:50 pm-4:49 am
1 stop7h 59m
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 7/11
6:30 am-11:33 am
1 stop8h 03m
San DiegoRaleigh
SAN - RDU
SANRDU
San Diego
Tue 6/3
8:00 am-5:52 pm
1 stop6h 52m
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 6/10
6:25 am-12:25 pm
1 stop9h 00m
San DiegoRaleigh
SAN - RDU
SANRDU
San Diego
Wed 6/25
9:13 pm-9:05 am
1 stop8h 52m
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 6/28
5:56 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop9h 00m
San DiegoRaleigh
SAN - RDU
SANRDU
San Diego
Tue 6/3
7:25 am-6:35 pm
1 stop8h 10m
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 6/10
11:45 am-6:05 pm
2 stops9h 20m
San DiegoRaleigh
SAN - RDU
SANRDU
San Diego
Sat 7/12
11:00 am-11:20 pm
1 stop9h 20m
San DiegoRaleigh
SAN - RDU
SANRDU
San Diego
Thu 5/22
12:48 pm-8:59 pm
Nonstop5h 11m
Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Raleigh
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 San Diego to Raleigh in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 San Diego-Raleigh 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 San Diego to Raleigh
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Raleigh
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Raleigh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.
Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Raleigh. 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 San Diego to Raleigh?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to Raleigh 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 SAN to RDU?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Raleigh is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Raleigh?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in Raleigh by month
Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh 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 Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.
Temperature in Raleigh by month
Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Diego to Raleigh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Top 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Raleigh
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Raleigh. 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 April 30, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$138 | Average$225 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$162 | Average$287 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$353 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$253 | Average$295 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$260 | Average$436 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$272 | Average$420 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$346 | Average$494 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |