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$159+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh (SFO - RDU)

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SFO — RDU
ene. 11 — ene. 181
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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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/3111:20 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
dom. 3/17:36 pmRDU - SFO
2 stops26h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/1610:50 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
jue. 12/186:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$307
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
dom. 12/2811:20 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
dom. 1/117:36 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
jue. 12/255:50 amSFO - RDU
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
dom. 1/114:35 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
jue. 12/2511:20 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/116:15 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$362
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/2511:20 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
lun. 1/57:36 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/2511:20 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/316:05 pmRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
jue. 12/254:07 pmSFO - RDU
2 stops29h 06mFrontier
dom. 1/117:36 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop15h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
mié. 12/249:30 pmSFO - RDU
2 stops23h 43mFrontier
dom. 1/117:36 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop15h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$373
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
sáb. 12/2711:25 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
dom. 1/117:36 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/307:00 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
mar. 1/66:07 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$378

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$422 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 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. 2% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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 diciembre 12, 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

lun. 1/5

9:10 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 1/13

8:45 am-11:56 am

Nonstop6h 11m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

vie. 1/9

11:20 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 1/18

8:45 am-11:56 am

Nonstop6h 11m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

jue. 1/8

1:20 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 1/17

8:45 am-11:56 am

Nonstop6h 11m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

jue. 1/8

11:20 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 1/22

6:15 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

jue. 1/8

11:20 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/16

6:15 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

mié. 1/7

11:20 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 1/14

6:15 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

sáb. 1/24

10:30 am-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 1/31

5:15 am-1:43 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$290

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

mié. 2/18

7:00 pm-6:07 am

1 stop8h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/3

6:00 am-1:48 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$290

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

jue. 1/8

10:35 am-11:48 pm

2 stops10h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 1/15

6:00 am-1:38 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$296

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

mié. 1/14

10:35 am-11:48 pm

2 stops10h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 1/18

5:15 am-1:38 pm

2 stops11h 23m

$296

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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?

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 December 5, 2025.

Booking 77 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh (average of $150). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $273). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Raleigh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% 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 December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Raleigh flights

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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.

RDU

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

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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 diciembre 12, 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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 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 6 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 6 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 $289, United Airlines can have you in Raleigh from San Francisco in 5h 06m. The distance from San Francisco to Raleigh is about 2393 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 $114 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and American Airlines, starting at $131 and $206 round-trip. These flights start at 73% 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 $85. Users have also found prices from $98 and $128 on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (91%), Air New Zealand (91%) 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 $762, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $194.

  • 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 Centennial Olympic Park 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 Centennial Olympic Park, by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.4 mi, respectively after landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can book a car rental at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $54 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Mint Museum Uptown are the most popular attractions in Charlotte if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame and Mint Museum Uptown are located about 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.4 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 $49 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh (average of $150). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $273). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Raleigh

Discover the top 6 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$121Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$205Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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