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$139+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh (SFO - RDU)

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SFO — RDU
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in January or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$271
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$384 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
From San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/56:29 amSFO - RDU
2 stops13h 29mFrontier
Sat 9/136:45 amRDU - SFO
1 stop17h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$271
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Fri 8/226:26 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 05mFrontier
Sat 8/237:30 amRDU - SFO
2 stops18h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/611:00 pmSFO - RDU
2 stops30h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/136:45 amRDU - SFO
1 stop17h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/223:28 pmSFO - RDU
2 stops26h 09mFrontier
Thu 11/135:21 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$275
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/36:50 amSFO - RDU
2 stops13h 29mFrontier
Sun 9/710:53 amRDU - SFO
1 stop15h 09mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$276
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/186:29 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Sun 9/216:52 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop21h 25mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/2511:57 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/105:21 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$278
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:48 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop24h 43mFrontier
Mon 8/256:10 amRDU - SFO
1 stop17h 53mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$279
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/96:34 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Thu 10/1611:07 amRDU - SFO
2 stops16h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 8/188:53 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop22h 48mFrontier
Sun 8/245:32 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop17h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$281
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1110:19 amSFO - RDU
2 stops20h 44mFrontier
Sun 9/1410:53 amRDU - SFO
2 stops15h 55mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$282
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/177:10 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 53mJetBlue
Mon 9/225:44 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 8/16$283

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Raleigh that are best for you.

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San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

6:29 am-10:50 pm

2 stops13h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/14

10:53 am-11:48 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$275

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

6:29 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/21

6:52 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$277

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

6:34 am-4:44 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/16

11:07 am-12:14 am

2 stops16h 07m

$280

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

11:57 pm-10:46 am

1 stop7h 49m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/10

6:45 am-11:13 am

2 stops31h 28m

$281

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

10:37 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops14h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/28

10:53 am-11:48 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$282

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

10:35 am-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/24

9:55 am-6:33 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$283

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

10:35 am-10:51 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/18

10:45 am-7:34 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$283

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

9:00 pm-10:08 am

1 stop10h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$283

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

7:10 am-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/22

5:44 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 15m

$283

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

9:16 pm-9:42 am

1 stop9h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

10:30 am-7:22 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$283

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Raleigh trip
Airports
SFO

For a quick departure, use SFO's AirTrain Red Line to navigate between terminals efficiently and avoid long walks.

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RDU

For a smooth arrival at RDU, use the clearly marked ground pickup zones for shuttles, rental cars, and rideshares.

Read more about RDUby John Walton
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John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Raleigh

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Raleigh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 SFO to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 August 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Raleigh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 August 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham, all of which are around 5h 02m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh.

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

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

    For as low as $275, Frontier can have you in Raleigh from San Francisco in 13h 21m. The distance from San Francisco to Raleigh is about 2393 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Raleigh is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $126 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and American Airlines, starting at $131 and $198 round-trip. These flights start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Raleigh?

    Consider United Airlines (84%), Virgin Australia (82%) or Air New Zealand (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Raleigh.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Raleigh? While on average our users pay $582, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $274. The most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $185.

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

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

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle are currently the most popular points of interest in Atlanta at the moment. Travelers on a layover in Atlanta can visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle, by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.3 mi, respectively after landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can book a car rental at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $55 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are the most popular attractions in Charlotte if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $48 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 Francisco to Raleigh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$265Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$286Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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