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$129+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Raleigh (SJC - 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — RDU
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$328
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/511:30 am
SJC
-
RDU
1 stop8h 59m
Delta
Tue 5/123:15 pm
RDU
-
SJC
1 stop8h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/511:30 am
SJC
-
RDU
1 stop8h 59m
Delta
Sat 5/95:20 am
RDU
-
SJC
2 stops10h 33m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/78:40 am
SJC
-
RDU
2 stops10h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 2/141:26 pm
RDU
-
SJC
2 stops10h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Fri 3/611:45 am
SJC
-
RDU
1 stop9h 02m
Delta
Sat 3/144:17 pm
RDU
-
SJC
1 stop8h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/14$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 5/1010:20 pm
SJC
-
RDU
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Wed 5/131:50 pm
RDU
-
SJC
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 5/115:05 pm
SJC
-
RDU
2 stops13h 46m
Delta
Wed 5/133:15 pm
RDU
-
SJC
1 stop8h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 2/2310:35 pm
SJC
-
RDU
1 stop8h 20m
Delta
Sat 2/286:05 am
RDU
-
SJC
1 stop9h 34m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/510:45 pm
SJC
-
RDU
1 stop7h 21m
Delta
Thu 5/146:00 am
RDU
-
SJC
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 2/237:15 pm
SJC
-
RDU
2 stops11h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 2/281:13 pm
RDU
-
SJC
2 stops11h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$323

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Raleigh that are best for you.

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San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Sat 2/7

10:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/14

4:21 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$257

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Wed 5/6

11:30 am-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$257

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Tue 5/5

11:30 am-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/12

3:15 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$257

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Tue 5/5

10:45 pm-9:06 am

1 stop7h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$257

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Wed 5/6

11:30 am-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/12

4:50 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$257

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Sat 5/9

7:15 am-6:43 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/12

12:40 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$257

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Tue 5/5

6:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops13h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/13

1:50 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$262

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Sat 2/7

8:40 am-10:14 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/14

1:26 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$268

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Sun 5/10

10:56 pm-8:42 am

1 stop6h 46m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$305

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Mon 5/11

10:56 pm-11:42 am

1 stop9h 46m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/13

3:30 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$305

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Raleigh in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Jose, California-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Jose, California-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 Jose to Raleigh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Raleigh

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Raleigh is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Raleigh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Raleigh (average of $148). Flying from San Jose, California 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.

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 January 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Jose to Raleigh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,136 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Jose to Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Raleigh?

    For as low as $257, Delta can have you in Raleigh from San Jose, California in 8h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2372 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Raleigh round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Raleigh is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $232 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $267 and $277 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Raleigh one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $59. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose, California to Raleigh for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Raleigh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Raleigh.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Raleigh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Raleigh (average of $148). Flying from San Jose, California 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 4 airlines flying from San Jose to Raleigh

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$277Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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