Raleigh

$165+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh (SFO - 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RDU
Jul 25 — Aug 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in February or July, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh

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 June 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Tue 9/85:35 pm
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop15h 18m
Frontier
Sat 9/126:35 am
RDU
-
SFO
2 stops17h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$314
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Sat 7/412:32 am
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 04m
Frontier
Wed 7/1511:56 am
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$315
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Mon 8/176:00 am
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/195:50 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop30h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/22$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Tue 7/2111:15 am
SFO
-
RDU
2 stops45h 16m
Frontier
Tue 8/41:36 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop12h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 7/189:39 pm
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop10h 52m
Frontier
Tue 7/2112:26 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop14h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$318
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/86:00 am
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop26h 31m
Frontier
Tue 7/1412:26 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop14h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Mon 7/69:39 pm
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop10h 52m
Frontier
Mon 7/1312:26 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop14h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$322
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 9/267:08 am
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 10/25:50 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop18h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/21$323
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/39:43 pm
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop10h 48m
Frontier
Fri 7/1012:04 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop10h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$325
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/209:39 pm
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop10h 52m
Frontier
Sun 7/2612:26 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop14h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$326
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/149:00 pm
SFO
-
RDU
2 stops11h 31m
Frontier
Sun 8/1612:26 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop7h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/2510:35 pm
SFO
-
RDU
2 stops14h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/317:54 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop7h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$328

Find 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 June 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$165
(Travelocity)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$498

Good round-trip deal

$469 or less

Good one-way deal

$303 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham.

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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 June 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

12:45 am-11:26 am

1 stop7h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/31

9:45 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$359

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:59 pm-8:19 am

Nonstop5h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop8h 12m

$359

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

9:27 am-6:10 pm

1 stop29h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/6

5:50 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$366

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Fri 10/30

11:40 pm-11:15 am

1 stop8h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/6

6:15 am-2:25 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$374

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

7:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/19

3:35 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$396
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 8/6

11:30 pm-10:08 am

1 stop7h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/8

6:35 am-9:17 am

Nonstop5h 42m

$396

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

10:50 am-12:10 am

2 stops10h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/6

8:40 am-6:20 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$402

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

5:30 am-7:15 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/4

6:45 am-12:35 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$403

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

10:50 am-12:10 am

2 stops10h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/23

4:40 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$420

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

11:40 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/27

5:40 pm-12:35 am

2 stops9h 55m

$427

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Raleigh in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Francisco-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Raleigh

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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?

Booking 44 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh (average of $405). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $499). 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 June 25, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Raleigh at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on RDU

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

Expert on SFO

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.

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 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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 5 flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham, all of which are around 5h 03m 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 $359, United Airlines can have you in Raleigh from San Francisco in 7h 41m. The distance from San Francisco to Raleigh is about 2393 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $124 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, starting at $151 and $164 round-trip. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $88. Users have also found prices from $116 and $118 on JetBlue and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider Air New Zealand (88%), Virgin Australia (88%) or United Airlines (81%) 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 $789, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $235. The most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $265.

  • 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, Centennial Olympic Park, and Fox Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Atlanta at the moment. Travelers on a layover in Atlanta can visit Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, and Fox Theatre, by traveling 8.6 mi, 8.4 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively after landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can book a car rental at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $53 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Billy Graham Library are the most popular attractions in Charlotte if you're in need of something to do during your layover. North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, NASCAR Hall of Fame and Billy Graham Library are located about 5.8 mi, 5.7 mi, and 2.9 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 $50 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh (average of $405). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $499). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$124Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$164Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$242Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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