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$139+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh (SFO - RDU)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in January or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$378 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
From San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($13 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 July 2025
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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 julio 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
mié. 7/1612:50 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 16mDelta
vie. 7/186:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 25mDelta
Deal found 7/3$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
vie. 9/126:29 amSFO - RDU
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
mié. 9/178:59 amRDU - SFO
2 stops16h 31mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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. 7/248:45 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
dom. 7/276:02 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$289
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
sáb. 9/610:49 amSFO - RDU
2 stops20h 09mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/107:36 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
mié. 10/229:00 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
lun. 10/277:50 amRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
lun. 8/411:17 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/66:03 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$317

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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

mié. 7/16

12:50 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 7/18

6:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$277

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

vie. 9/12

6:29 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 9/17

8:59 am-10:30 pm

2 stops16h 31m

$278

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

jue. 7/24

8:45 pm-4:49 am

Nonstop5h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 7/27

6:02 am-8:40 am

Nonstop5h 38m

$289

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

sáb. 9/6

10:49 am-9:58 am

2 stops20h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 9/10

7:36 am-1:44 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$291

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

mié. 10/22

9:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 10/27

7:50 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$309

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

lun. 8/4

11:17 pm-11:54 am

1 stop9h 37m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 8/6

6:03 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$317

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

mar. 8/12

12:35 am-10:34 am

1 stop6h 59m

$139

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

mar. 7/15

8:53 pm-12:02 am

1 stop24h 09m

$145

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

mié. 8/13

11:40 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$152

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

vie. 8/8

11:59 pm-10:43 am

1 stop7h 44m

$156

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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.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
RDU

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

Read more about RDUby John Walton
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John Walton

Expert on RDU

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 86 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 julio 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Raleigh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% 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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Raleigh

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Raleigh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated julio 3, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to RDU are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 julio 3, 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 7 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Raleigh flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Raleigh round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Raleigh is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $277 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $278 and $289 round-trip. These flights start at 37% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $145 and $152 on Frontier and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (92%), Air New Zealand (92%) or United Airlines (89%) 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 $786, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $182. The most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $226.

  • 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 Charlotte?

    Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively after landing at Charlotte Douglas. Travelers can book a car rental at Charlotte Douglas for about $43 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $47 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Raleigh

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Raleigh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$135Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$286Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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