Raleigh

$90+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Raleigh (SAN - RDU)

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SAN — RDU
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Raleigh

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Raleigh
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 enero 26, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/196:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
sáb. 2/215:11 pm
RDU
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SAN
1 stop9h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/1911:59 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop22h 40m
Frontier
mar. 2/246:25 am
RDU
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SAN
2 stops18h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/1911:59 am
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops24h 35m
Frontier
lun. 2/235:11 pm
RDU
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SAN
1 stop9h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/48:45 am
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops12h 26m
Frontier
mié. 3/116:43 pm
RDU
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SAN
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$211
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/511:49 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop27h 55m
Frontier
lun. 2/97:39 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop29h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/189:45 am
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops21h 07m
Frontier
sáb. 2/285:11 pm
RDU
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SAN
1 stop9h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/189:45 am
SAN
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RDU
1 stop26h 24m
Frontier
lun. 2/2311:23 am
RDU
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SAN
2 stops15h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
jue. 2/126:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
dom. 2/227:38 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/226:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops29h 44m
Frontier
sáb. 3/76:43 pm
RDU
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SAN
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/189:45 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 24m
Frontier
jue. 2/266:10 am
RDU
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SAN
2 stops14h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/196:25 am
SAN
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RDU
1 stop28h 14m
Frontier
dom. 2/227:38 pm
RDU
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SAN
1 stop18h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$220

Find 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 enero 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$164
(Frontier)

One-way from

$90
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$312

Good round-trip deal

$257 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Raleigh-Durham flights.
From San Diego to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham.

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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 enero 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Price

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

jue. 2/12

6:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 2/22

7:38 pm-10:45 am

1 stop18h 07m

$215

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mié. 2/18

9:45 am-3:09 pm

1 stop26h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 2/26

4:55 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 13m

$223

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

sáb. 2/14

12:23 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 2/22

7:38 pm-10:45 am

1 stop18h 07m

$226

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mié. 5/20

6:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 5/23

5:13 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$269

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

jue. 3/12

10:30 pm-10:08 am

1 stop8h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 3/16

1:27 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

vie. 3/13

10:30 pm-10:08 am

1 stop8h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 3/16

1:27 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

jue. 2/19

10:59 am-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 2/22

6:15 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 36m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mié. 5/20

12:15 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 5/27

1:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$303

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mar. 5/19

12:29 pm-9:59 am

3 stops18h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 5/28

8:55 am-11:24 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$306

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mié. 4/8

9:55 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 4/12

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop8h 08m

$317

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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 San Diego to Raleigh in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 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

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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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 64 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Raleigh (average of $102). Flying from San Diego to Raleigh in May is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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.

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 enero 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from San Diego to Raleigh. 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.

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

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  • How popular is this San Diego to Raleigh flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Raleigh?

    Departing from San Diego to Raleigh will take you 6h 35m. There are 2187 mi between San Diego and Raleigh. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Raleigh round-trip?

    According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($114), Frontier ($138), and Alaska Airlines ($150) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Raleigh. Breeze Airways is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $42. Users have also found prices from $99 and $125 on Breeze Airways and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Raleigh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $94. While the most popular route (San Diego - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $204 on average, our data indicates $222 when flying from San Diego to Raleigh.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Raleigh?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $47 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Raleigh flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Raleigh (average of $102). Flying from San Diego to Raleigh in May is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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 Diego to Raleigh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$138Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$150Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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