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$92+ 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RDU
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$150
(Frontier)

One-way from

$92
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$326

Good round-trip deal

$228 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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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 October 27, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/46:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Thu 12/116:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$150
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/119:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$177
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop19h 36mFrontier
Mon 11/175:21 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/175:47 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops20h 21mFrontier
Fri 1/97:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop19h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$185
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:41 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/169:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sat 11/158:00 amSAN - RDU
2 stops11h 58mFrontier
Fri 1/97:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop19h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 12/56:45 amSAN - RDU
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/86:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/175:47 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops20h 21mFrontier
Thu 1/81:14 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop13h 37mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/271:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/56:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/136:25 amSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 33mFrontier
Mon 1/127:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop20h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sat 11/158:00 amSAN - RDU
2 stops11h 58mFrontier
Thu 1/81:14 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop13h 37mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/131:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/117:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$226

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 October 27, 2025.
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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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 11/27

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

7:50 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops23h 02m

$236

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sun 11/9

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/16

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$268

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 3/3

10:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$295

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 11/26

12:55 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

10:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$317

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 11/14

8:39 pm-9:53 am

1 stop10h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/9

10:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$326

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 11/26

6:36 am-4:31 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

6:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$338

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 12/17

7:20 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

$357

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 12/24

1:13 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/3

7:04 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$367

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sat 1/24

2:25 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop24h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

7:04 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$370

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 1/13

1:43 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$100

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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 October 24, 2025.

Booking 67 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 $203). 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 October 27, 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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 38% 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 October 19, 2025.

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

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 October 27, 2025.
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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
220 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
220 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
220 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
220 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
220 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
220 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
220 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flights from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from San Diego to Raleigh will take you 4h 58m. 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, Frontier ($148), Breeze Airways ($175), and Delta ($195) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Raleigh. Frontier is 58% 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 $100. Users have also found prices from $108 and $109 on American Airlines and Breeze Airways, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $127. While the most popular route (San Diego - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $176 on average, our data indicates $212 when flying from San Diego to Raleigh.

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

    The most popular layover on flights from San Diego to Raleigh is Denver.

  • 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 $54 per day.

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

    San Diego to Raleigh flights have a layover in Charlotte the least frequently.

  • 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.

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

    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 $203). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Raleigh

Discover the top 6 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$175Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$195Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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