Question 1

How popular is this San Francisco to Raleigh flight route?

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Within the past month, 8 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham.

Question 2

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

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Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Raleigh is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $231 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Delta, starting at $263 and $277 round-trip. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh one-way?

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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 $144 and $150 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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Booking 62 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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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 $316). 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Raleigh? While on average our users pay $694, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $233. The most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $192.

Question 10

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

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Consider Virgin Australia (95%), Air New Zealand (95%) or United Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Raleigh.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Raleigh are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 12

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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San Francisco to Raleigh flights have a layover in Charlotte most of the time. Atlanta sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Raleigh flights.

Question 13

Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Raleigh flights?

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Of the flights from San Francisco to Raleigh that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Denver. Dallas sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Raleigh flights.

Question 14

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

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Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 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 North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively after landing at Charlotte Douglas. Travelers can book a car rental at Charlotte Douglas for about $46 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 15

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

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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 $50 per day.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 42 days in advance to save up to 46% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 42 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $375, or $536 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Raleigh. Flights to Raleigh from San Francisco in January are about $454 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $161.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to RDU?

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It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Raleigh at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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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.

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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.

Question 22

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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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 4 flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-Durham, all of which are around 5h 06m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh.

Question 23

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Raleigh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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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.

Question 25

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Raleigh?

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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.

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$231 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$139 (Delta)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$369

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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

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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 enero 10, 2025.

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