$144+ 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RDU
Sep 21 — Sep 281
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 August 22, 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 August 22, 2026.
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/236:00 am -
1 stop9h 42m
Sun 10/259:30 pm -
2 stops22h 37m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$327
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/810:14 pm -
1 stop11h 07m
Tue 10/136:30 am -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/226:59 pm -
1 stop20h 43m
Sun 10/256:30 am -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 8/18![Frontier logo]()
$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Thu 10/110:05 pm -
1 stop11h 33m
Sat 10/36:17 pm -
1 stop8h 57m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Fri 10/211:58 pm -
1 stop8h 37m
Sun 10/41:56 pm -
2 stops21h 18m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$331
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/2412:29 am -
1 stop9h 07m
Sat 9/57:54 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 8/19![Frontier logo]()
$332
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 9/1711:42 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Sun 9/201:26 pm -
1 stop24h 21m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$333
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 9/36:00 am -
1 stop9h 59m
Mon 9/146:17 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:00 am -
1 stop10h 09m
Sun 9/66:05 am -
1 stop16h 21m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$335
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/2111:59 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Sun 10/259:03 am -
1 stop30h 14m
Deal found 8/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$336
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/105:16 pm -
1 stop21h 54m
Wed 9/165:50 pm -
1 stop8h 22m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Fri 9/2511:58 pm -
1 stop8h 37m
Sun 9/279:35 pm -
2 stops16h 20m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$338
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 August 22, 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 August 22, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/309:30 pm -
Nonstop5h 03m
Tue 11/36:43 pm -
Nonstop6h 07m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Wed 9/911:40 pm -
2 stops11h 20m
Tue 9/1510:15 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$387
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/2110:40 am -
2 stops21h 09m
Wed 10/2811:39 am -
2 stops11h 54m
Deal found 8/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/16:35 am -
Nonstop8h 09m
Sat 12/56:15 am -
Nonstop6h 03m
Deal found 8/21![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1010:50 am -
2 stops10h 25m
Wed 9/166:00 am -
2 stops10h 10m
Deal found 8/20![Southwest logo]()
$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/309:35 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Tue 11/36:40 am -
2 stops10h 20m
Deal found 8/20![Southwest logo]()
$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/161:50 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Sun 10/186:20 am -
Nonstop5h 46m
Deal found 8/21![United Airlines logo]()
$409
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/279:05 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Tue 12/16:25 am -
2 stops10h 00m
Deal found 8/20![Southwest logo]()
$401
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:25 pm -
2 stops10h 15m
Sun 10/114:35 pm -
2 stops9h 35m
Deal found 8/17![Southwest logo]()
$412
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Thu 9/105:35 am -
2 stops10h 15m
Mon 9/144:20 pm -
2 stops9h 50m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$412
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sun 11/229:25 pm -
1 stop9h 20m
Fri 11/276:45 am -
2 stops9h 20m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$438
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to RaleighDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh. Data last updated August 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh. Data last updated August 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
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 8/2012:29 am -
1 stop9h 07m
Mon 8/317:54 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$345
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/2412:29 am -
1 stop9h 07m
Sat 9/57:54 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 8/19![Frontier logo]()
$332
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 8/316:00 am -
1 stop10h 09m
Sun 9/67:02 am -
1 stop10h 47m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$340
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:00 am -
1 stop10h 09m
Sun 9/66:05 am -
1 stop16h 21m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$335
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 9/36:00 am -
1 stop9h 59m
Mon 9/146:17 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/310:01 am -
1 stop8h 40m
Sat 9/57:54 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 8/18![Frontier logo]()
$344
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/105:16 pm -
1 stop21h 54m
Wed 9/165:50 pm -
1 stop8h 22m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$337
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 9/1711:42 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Sun 9/201:26 pm -
1 stop24h 21m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Fri 9/1811:58 pm -
1 stop8h 37m
Sun 9/209:35 pm -
2 stops16h 20m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$343
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/196:04 am -
1 stop8h 18m
Sat 9/267:02 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 8/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sun 9/2010:05 pm -
1 stop11h 33m
Sun 9/279:03 am -
1 stop30h 22m
Deal found 8/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Fri 9/2511:58 pm -
1 stop8h 37m
Sun 9/279:35 pm -
2 stops16h 20m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$338
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 August 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Raleigh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/184:31 pm -
2 stops21h 51m
Deal found 8/19![Frontier logo]()
$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 9/104:31 pm -
2 stops45h 51m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Sun 9/2010:05 pm -
1 stop11h 33m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Thu 9/179:42 am -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$147
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.
Tue 9/112:29 am -
1 stop9h 07m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Fri 11/134:57 pm -
2 stops20h 22m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/212:20 pm -
2 stops17h 57m
Deal found 8/19![Frontier logo]()
$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/86:00 am -
2 stops24h 10m
Deal found 8/18![Frontier logo]()
$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/2412:00 pm -
2 stops19h 25m
Deal found 8/19![Frontier logo]()
$159
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 August 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $327 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $144 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $469 |
Good round-trip deal | $463 or less |
Good one-way deal | $358 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 August 22, 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
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Fri 10/30
9:30 pm-5:33 am
Nonstop5h 03m
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 11/3
6:43 pm-9:50 pm
Nonstop6h 07m
$359
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Tue 12/1
6:35 am-5:44 pm
Nonstop8h 09m
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 12/5
6:15 am-9:18 am
Nonstop6h 03m
$364
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Wed 9/9
11:40 pm-2:00 pm
2 stops11h 20m
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 9/15
10:15 am-4:25 pm
2 stops9h 10m
$387
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Thu 9/10
10:50 am-12:15 am
2 stops10h 25m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 9/16
6:00 am-1:10 pm
2 stops10h 10m
$387
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Fri 10/30
9:35 am-11:10 pm
2 stops10h 35m
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 11/3
6:40 am-2:00 pm
2 stops10h 20m
$388
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Fri 11/27
9:05 am-8:15 pm
1 stop8h 10m
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 12/1
6:25 am-1:25 pm
2 stops10h 00m
$401
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Fri 10/16
1:50 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 09m
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 10/18
6:20 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 46m
$409
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Thu 10/8
7:25 pm-8:40 am
2 stops10h 15m
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 10/11
4:35 pm-11:10 pm
2 stops9h 35m
$412
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Thu 9/10
5:35 am-6:50 pm
2 stops10h 15m
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 9/14
4:20 pm-11:10 pm
2 stops9h 50m
$412
San FranciscoRaleigh
SFO San Francisco - RDU Raleigh-Durham
SFORDU
San Francisco
Sun 11/22
9:25 pm-9:45 am
1 stop9h 20m
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 11/27
6:45 am-1:05 pm
2 stops9h 20m
$438
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 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.
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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 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 $411). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 22, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Raleigh at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 144 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 9% 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 August 22, 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.
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
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$151 | Average$372 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$184 | Average$320 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$384 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$268 | Average$348 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$501 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$293 | Average$459 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |