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$94+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RDU
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$167
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$94
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$338

Good round-trip deal

$180 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:47 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2211:45 amRDU - SAN
2 stops13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$167
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/111:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
Sun 9/219:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/29$198
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:04 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1811:55 amRDU - SAN
2 stops14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$212
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/307:04 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Sat 8/97:30 amRDU - SAN
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$258
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/58:40 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop10h 52mJetBlue
Tue 9/911:17 amRDU - SAN
1 stop11h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 7/28$285

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Raleigh that are best for you.

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San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 9/18

7:47 pm-8:28 am

2 stops9h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/22

11:45 am-10:26 pm

2 stops13h 41m

$167

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 9/11

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/21

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$198

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 8/13

7:04 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/18

11:55 am-11:37 pm

2 stops14h 42m

$212

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 9/11

6:35 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/21

6:52 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$265

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 9/5

8:40 pm-10:32 am

1 stop10h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/9

11:17 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$285

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 10/22

7:47 pm-9:39 am

2 stops10h 52m

$94

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 9/9

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$102

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 8/15

6:25 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$128

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 8/22

6:15 am-8:56 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$132

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 9/9

8:40 pm-10:32 am

1 stop10h 52m

$153

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 81 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 $293). 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 July 29, 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 49% 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 July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
190 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,913 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 13 times in the past calendar month.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($167), Breeze Airways ($198), and Frontier ($265) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Raleigh. Spirit Airlines is 52% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $94. Users have also found prices from $102 and $128 on Breeze Airways and Frontier, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $99. While the most popular route (San Diego - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $197 on average our data indicates $208 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. Charlotte is the second most popular location for layovers on flights 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 $73 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Charlotte?

    Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. Those on a layover in Charlotte interested in visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or NASCAR Hall of Fame can do so by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $49 per day.

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

    San Diego to Raleigh flights have a layover in Dallas 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, 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 $293). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$175Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$204Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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