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$189+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh (SFO - RDU)

SFO — RDU
Dec 14 — Dec 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in February or January, booked 45 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

Wed 12/164:33 pm -
1 stop24h 59m
Sun 12/202:55 pm -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 11/10$371
Mon 12/1411:14 pm -
1 stop9h 12m
Thu 12/1712:11 pm -
1 stop13h 54m
Deal found 11/10$373
Mon 12/147:04 pm -
2 stops19h 26m
Thu 12/172:55 pm -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 11/9$374
Thu 12/311:02 pm -
1 stop9h 27m
Sun 12/66:59 am -
1 stop11h 39m
Deal found 11/9$375
Wed 12/910:29 am -
2 stops34h 30m
Sun 12/1312:21 pm -
2 stops48h 13m
Deal found 11/9$377
Wed 11/1810:20 pm -
1 stop11h 04m
Tue 12/17:09 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 11/11$379
Mon 12/215:39 pm -
2 stops13h 33m
Thu 12/242:55 pm -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 11/10$381
Tue 12/2912:53 am -
1 stop10h 51m
Tue 1/57:18 pm -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 11/9$384
Tue 11/1710:20 pm -
1 stop14h 03m
Tue 12/17:09 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 11/10$391

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$370
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$559

Good round-trip deal

$529 or less

Good one-way deal

$333 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Raleigh-Durham flights.
From San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SFORDU

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

6:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sun 12/20

7:30 pm-9:05 am

2 stops10h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SFORDU

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

10:48 pm-6:54 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$239

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sun 12/27

10:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop7h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SFORDU

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

10:10 am-11:35 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SFORDU

San Francisco

Thu 11/19

7:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SFORDU

San Francisco

Tue 12/29

5:00 am-4:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$280

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SFORDU

San Francisco

Fri 2/12

8:49 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops17h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$294

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SFORDU

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

9:36 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop17h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$325

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SFORDU

San Francisco

Mon 12/21

9:26 pm-5:47 am

1 stop29h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$338

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Raleigh

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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

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?

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 $423). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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?

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 morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Raleigh flights typically cost between $468 and $688 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $370 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 29-Jan 31).

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Raleigh flights

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Our travel experts
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.

Harriet Baskas

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 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

  • 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 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 $429, United Airlines can have you in Raleigh from San Francisco in 5h 06m. 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 $205 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $250 and $256 round-trip. These flights start at 57% 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 $90. Users have also found prices from $116 and $128 on JetBlue and Delta, respectively.

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

    Consider Air New Zealand (85%), Virgin Australia (85%) or United Airlines (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 $1,037, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $233. The most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $279.

  • 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 $423). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$205Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$262Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$268Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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