Raleigh

$62+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RDU
May 23 — May 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in September or June, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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 April 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/2812:09 pm
SAN
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RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/912:26 pm
RDU
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SAN
1 stop14h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 5/89:37 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop23h 51m
Frontier
Tue 5/121:23 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop13h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$236
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/138:35 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/205:45 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$237
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/2812:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Thu 6/48:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/21$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/134:17 pm
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops17h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/248:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/312:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Tue 9/89:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops17h 40m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/23$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/134:17 pm
SAN
-
RDU
3 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/269:40 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$241
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Thu 4/3012:25 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop29h 39m
Frontier
Thu 5/71:23 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop22h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/2812:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/812:33 pm
RDU
-
SAN
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/2812:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/75:07 pm
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/276:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Frontier
Tue 6/912:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 5/1912:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/266:21 pm
RDU
-
SAN
3 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$247

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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(Expedia)

One-way from

$62
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$228 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 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. 8% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 5/27

8:35 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/9

5:45 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$237
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 5/28

12:09 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/4

8:55 am-11:24 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$248

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sun 8/23

10:40 pm-10:50 am

1 stop9h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/27

10:42 am-2:57 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$248

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 5/27

8:35 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/8

5:45 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$272

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sun 8/2

10:17 pm-8:48 am

1 stop7h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/8

7:10 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sun 8/30

9:40 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/3

1:50 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 7/23

9:30 pm-10:10 am

1 stop9h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/26

5:33 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 54m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 5/22

9:45 pm-9:34 am

1 stop8h 49m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

$287

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 5/12

4:49 pm-6:10 am

1 stop10h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/16

5:45 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$287

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 9/8

10:40 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/22

1:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$294

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

Booking 72 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 $255). Flying from San Diego to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 23, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Raleigh as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Raleigh?

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 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta 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.

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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 55m is how long a nonstop flight from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham typically takes.

  • 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 5h 10m. 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 Delta ($161) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Raleigh. Breeze Airways is 65% 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 $78 and $99 on Alaska 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 $78. While the most popular route (San Diego - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $147 on average, our data indicates $184 when flying from San Diego to Raleigh.

  • 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 $255). Flying from San Diego to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$138Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$161Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$251Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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