$189+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh (SFO - RDU)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RDU
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to RaleighExplore 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 October 30, 2026.
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 October 30, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/1610:20 pm -
1 stop14h 03m
Tue 12/17:09 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$345
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/179:14 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Tue 12/112:24 pm -
2 stops48h 16m
Deal found 10/26![Frontier logo]()
$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/1810:20 pm -
1 stop11h 04m
Tue 12/17:09 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Thu 12/174:23 pm -
1 stop9h 46m
Fri 1/15:27 am -
1 stop8h 27m
Deal found 10/25![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1611:47 pm -
2 stops12h 36m
Sun 11/226:41 pm -
2 stops19h 20m
Deal found 10/26![Frontier logo]()
$351
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sun 11/2211:26 pm -
1 stop12h 11m
Thu 12/37:09 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/1610:29 am -
2 stops24h 41m
Thu 12/319:03 am -
1 stop9h 08m
Deal found 10/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$357
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1210:20 pm -
1 stop10h 43m
Fri 11/137:37 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/309:11 pm -
2 stops15h 17m
Thu 12/37:09 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$359
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/1210:20 pm -
1 stop10h 43m
Mon 11/1612:58 pm -
1 stop10h 42m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$360
Best flights from San Francisco to RaleighDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/167:00 am -
1 stop19h 47m
Sat 12/195:14 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 10/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/259:30 pm -
Nonstop5h 03m
Wed 12/28:05 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 10/26![United Airlines logo]()
$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/246:00 am -
1 stop9h 18m
Tue 12/16:53 pm -
1 stop17h 11m
Deal found 10/29![Delta logo]()
$472
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 3/199:25 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Mon 3/226:25 am -
2 stops10h 00m
Deal found 10/29![Southwest logo]()
$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/102:25 pm -
Nonstop5h 05m
Mon 11/168:00 pm -
1 stop8h 29m
Deal found 10/26![United Airlines logo]()
$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sun 11/2212:55 am -
1 stop8h 29m
Fri 11/278:15 am -
Nonstop6h 04m
Deal found 10/26![United Airlines logo]()
$513
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 12/510:49 pm -
Nonstop5h 04m
Thu 12/105:57 pm -
Nonstop6h 11m
Deal found 10/28![United Airlines logo]()
$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Tue 11/242:25 pm -
Nonstop5h 05m
Tue 12/18:05 am -
1 stop8h 27m
Deal found 10/25![United Airlines logo]()
$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/247:25 am -
Nonstop5h 02m
Thu 11/268:15 am -
Nonstop6h 04m
Deal found 10/29![United Airlines logo]()
$584
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to RaleighDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/411:52 pm -
1 stop9h 04m
Sun 11/87:08 pm -
2 stops19h 09m
Deal found 10/26![Frontier logo]()
$361
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1210:20 pm -
1 stop10h 43m
Fri 11/137:37 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$358
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/1210:20 pm -
1 stop10h 43m
Mon 11/1612:58 pm -
1 stop10h 42m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/1610:20 pm -
1 stop14h 03m
Tue 12/17:09 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$345
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1611:47 pm -
2 stops12h 36m
Sun 11/226:41 pm -
2 stops19h 20m
Deal found 10/26![Frontier logo]()
$351
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/179:14 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Tue 12/112:24 pm -
2 stops48h 16m
Deal found 10/26![Frontier logo]()
$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/1810:20 pm -
1 stop11h 04m
Tue 12/17:09 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/196:02 am -
1 stop11h 12m
Mon 11/306:41 pm -
2 stops41h 59m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$362
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sun 11/2211:26 pm -
1 stop12h 11m
Thu 12/37:09 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/309:11 pm -
2 stops15h 17m
Thu 12/37:09 am -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$359
One-way flights from San Francisco to RaleighSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Raleigh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Raleigh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/169:56 pm -
3 stops32h 03m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/2411:29 pm -
1 stop10h 04m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/2110:21 pm -
2 stops32h 51m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/30![Frontier logo]()
$192
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/46:02 am -
1 stop8h 36m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/206:15 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/274:15 pm -
1 stop9h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![American Airlines logo]()
$195
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1012:20 pm -
1 stop26h 18m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$197
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/196:02 am -
1 stop11h 12m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/30![Frontier logo]()
$198
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/176:00 am -
1 stop8h 44m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/199:23 pm -
2 stops33h 13m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/910:23 pm -
3 stops55h 37m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/22:21 pm -
3 stops16h 59m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$204
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 October 30, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $345 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $189 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $498 |
Good round-trip deal | $519 or less |
Good one-way deal | $356 or less |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
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 San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Fri 11/27
6:35 am-5:41 pm
1 stop8h 06m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$190
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Mon 12/28
10:45 pm-9:05 am
1 stop7h 20m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$212
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Wed 12/30
11:35 am-5:09 am
2 stops14h 34m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$264
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Tue 11/10
7:00 am-9:05 pm
2 stops11h 05m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$265
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Thu 11/12
9:30 pm-5:33 am
Nonstop5h 03m
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
Fri 3/26
11:55 pm-11:55 am
2 stops9h 00m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$290
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Sat 1/2
11:30 pm-9:56 am
1 stop7h 26m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$291
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Wed 3/24
9:30 pm-5:33 am
Nonstop5h 03m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$299
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Wed 12/30
11:20 am-11:20 pm
2 stops9h 00m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$320
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Fri 12/18
9:00 pm-5:06 am
Nonstop5h 06m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$339
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh?
Booking 56 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 $422). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $534). 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 October 30, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Raleigh at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Raleigh delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Raleigh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Raleigh flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Raleigh flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
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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 October 30, 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.
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$205 | Average$326 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$411 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$262 | Average$420 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$268 | Average$385 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$282 | Average$458 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$528 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$305 | Average$442 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |