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$137+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Raleigh (SAN - RDU)

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SAN — RDU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in September or August, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$240
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$137
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$340

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
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 ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/265:50 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops11h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/307:16 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops26h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$240
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.
Mon 7/147:05 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 58mFrontier
Thu 7/177:30 amRDU - SAN
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$242
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/38:08 amSAN - RDU
2 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/710:36 amRDU - SAN
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$268
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/812:48 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop5h 11mBreeze Airways
Tue 7/229:38 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/11$272
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2410:15 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Mon 7/286:50 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/10$277
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.
Tue 7/1512:55 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Tue 7/224:35 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$282
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2410:38 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/207:21 amRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$287
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.
Tue 9/3011:08 amSAN - RDU
2 stops8h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/144:54 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$294
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/298:29 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop10h 06mJetBlue
Sat 9/611:17 amRDU - SAN
1 stop11h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$325

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

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 6/26

5:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops11h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/30

7:16 pm-6:26 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$240

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Mon 7/14

7:05 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops13h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/17

7:30 am-6:19 pm

1 stop13h 49m

$242

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 7/3

8:08 am-5:11 pm

2 stops30h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/7

10:36 am-6:26 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$268

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 7/8

12:48 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/22

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$272

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 7/24

10:15 pm-8:44 am

1 stop7h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/28

6:50 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 7/15

12:55 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/22

4:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$282

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 6/24

10:38 pm-8:00 am

1 stop6h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/20

7:21 am-12:22 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$287

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 8/29

8:29 pm-9:35 am

1 stop10h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/6

11:17 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$325

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 7/24

8:44 pm-10:03 am

2 stops10h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/29

3:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$382

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 6/26

5:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops11h 25m

$137

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Raleigh

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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 June 9, 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 $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 June 12, 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 30% 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 June 8, 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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest and Delta 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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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 Diego to Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Raleigh?

    If you wish to fly to Raleigh from San Diego, then you need to book flights from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham. There is 1 flight from San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) per day to choose from. Flights to Raleigh from San Diego are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 58m is how long a nonstop flight from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham typically takes.

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

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($240), Frontier ($242), and Breeze Airways ($272) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Raleigh. Spirit Airlines is 32% 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 $137. Users have also found prices from $139 and $143 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 $83. While the most popular route (San Diego - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $208 on average our data indicates $201 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 Charlotte?

    Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame can be visited by traveling about 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 $48 per day.

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

    Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and Larimer Square are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Those on a layover in Denver interested in visiting Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, or Larimer Square can do so by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.9 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?

  • 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 $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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$174Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$219Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$253Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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