$99+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego (RDU - SAN)
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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 10, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 10, 2026.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/287:54 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Tue 9/112:54 pm -
Nonstop5h 14m
Deal found 8/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$201
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 10/19:03 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Tue 10/64:54 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$202
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:55 am -
Nonstop5h 29m
Tue 9/112:54 pm -
Nonstop5h 14m
Deal found 8/7![Breeze Airways logo]()
$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Tue 9/159:48 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Mon 9/216:45 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$204
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 8/297:54 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Wed 9/210:07 am -
Nonstop5h 03m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/95:50 pm -
Nonstop5h 19m
Mon 9/146:25 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$206
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/1011:55 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Sun 9/1312:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$207
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/209:48 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Tue 10/271:22 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 8/7![Breeze Airways logo]()
$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 8/316:05 am -
2 stops20h 46m
Fri 9/116:25 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/95:50 pm -
Nonstop5h 19m
Sat 9/126:25 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Tue 10/69:48 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Sat 10/108:32 pm -
1 stop11h 51m
Deal found 8/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/57:54 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Sun 9/1312:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$212
Best flights from Raleigh to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/206:25 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Thu 9/249:45 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 10/154:35 pm -
1 stop10h 35m
Sat 10/176:30 am -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 8/7![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/138:55 am -
Nonstop5h 29m
Thu 8/2012:09 pm -
Nonstop5h 14m
Deal found 8/6![Breeze Airways logo]()
$268
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Fri 10/25:50 pm -
Nonstop5h 19m
Mon 10/59:43 am -
Nonstop4h 58m
Deal found 8/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Thu 10/87:26 pm -
1 stop7h 16m
Tue 10/131:18 pm -
1 stop7h 23m
Deal found 8/9![Delta logo]()
$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 11/86:30 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Wed 11/1111:21 am -
1 stop7h 14m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$247
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/299:48 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Thu 10/812:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 8/6![Breeze Airways logo]()
$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 9/176:59 pm -
1 stop7h 48m
Tue 9/226:15 am -
1 stop8h 34m
Deal found 8/10![Delta logo]()
$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 11/25:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 33m
Fri 11/610:00 am -
Nonstop4h 49m
Deal found 8/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/14:23 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Sat 9/511:00 am -
2 stops9h 59m
Deal found 8/9![United Airlines logo]()
$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Mon 10/125:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 25m
Fri 10/169:43 am -
Nonstop4h 58m
Deal found 8/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/91:25 pm -
2 stops8h 30m
Sat 9/126:20 am -
2 stops9h 40m
Deal found 8/6![Southwest logo]()
$314
Last-minute flights from Raleigh to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego. Data last updated August 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego. Data last updated August 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 8/1312:26 pm -
1 stop14h 25m
Thu 9/1012:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$211
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:55 am -
Nonstop5h 29m
Tue 9/112:54 pm -
Nonstop5h 14m
Deal found 8/7![Breeze Airways logo]()
$203
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/287:54 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Tue 9/112:54 pm -
Nonstop5h 14m
Deal found 8/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$201
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 8/297:54 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Wed 9/210:07 am -
Nonstop5h 03m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 8/316:05 am -
2 stops20h 46m
Fri 9/116:25 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$209
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:40 am -
Nonstop5h 29m
Tue 9/812:54 pm -
Nonstop5h 14m
Deal found 8/5![Breeze Airways logo]()
$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/57:54 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Sun 9/1312:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/95:50 pm -
Nonstop5h 19m
Mon 9/146:25 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/95:50 pm -
Nonstop5h 19m
Sat 9/126:25 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$210
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/1011:55 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Sun 9/1312:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/145:50 pm -
Nonstop5h 19m
Sat 9/196:25 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Tue 9/159:48 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Mon 9/216:45 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$204
One-way flights from Raleigh to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Raleigh to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 10/279:48 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Deal found 8/5![Breeze Airways logo]()
$99
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 10/167:20 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 8/9![Southwest logo]()
$104
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Mon 8/247:54 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 8/10![Frontier logo]()
$108
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 8/277:54 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 8/9![Frontier logo]()
$110
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sun 8/237:54 pm -
1 stop16h 11m
Deal found 8/9![Frontier logo]()
$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/168:55 am -
Nonstop5h 29m
Deal found 8/7![Breeze Airways logo]()
$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 10/19:03 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Deal found 8/6![Breeze Airways logo]()
$118
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/151:36 pm -
1 stop8h 24m
Deal found 8/7![Frontier logo]()
$121
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Mon 9/76:00 am -
1 stop8h 17m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$124
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Mon 8/1712:26 pm -
1 stop23h 39m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$128
Find flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN). 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 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $201 (Priceline) |
One-way from | $99 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $274 |
Good round-trip deal | $217 or less |
Good one-way deal | $139 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to San Diego 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 August 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Diego that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 9/20
6:25 am-11:25 am
1 stop8h 00m
San Diego
Thu 9/24
9:45 pm-9:34 am
1 stop8h 49m
$247
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 10/15
4:35 pm-12:10 am
1 stop10h 35m
San Diego
Sat 10/17
6:30 am-7:15 pm
1 stop9h 45m
$247
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 11/8
6:30 am-11:27 am
1 stop7h 57m
San Diego
Wed 11/11
11:21 am-9:35 pm
1 stop7h 14m
$247
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 9/1
4:23 pm-8:34 pm
1 stop7h 11m
San Diego
Sat 9/5
11:00 am-11:59 pm
2 stops9h 59m
$252
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 8/13
8:55 am-11:24 am
Nonstop5h 29m
San Diego
Thu 8/20
12:09 pm-8:23 pm
Nonstop5h 14m
$268
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 9/29
9:48 am-12:37 pm
Nonstop5h 49m
San Diego
Thu 10/8
12:37 pm-8:32 pm
Nonstop4h 55m
$268
Quickest round-trip
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 10/2
5:50 pm-8:09 pm
Nonstop5h 19m
San Diego
Mon 10/5
9:43 am-5:41 pm
Nonstop4h 58m
$277
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 10/8
7:26 pm-11:42 pm
1 stop7h 16m
San Diego
Tue 10/13
1:18 pm-11:41 pm
1 stop7h 23m
$277
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 9/17
6:59 pm-11:47 pm
1 stop7h 48m
San Diego
Tue 9/22
6:15 am-5:49 pm
1 stop8h 34m
$277
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 11/2
5:22 pm-7:55 pm
Nonstop5h 33m
San Diego
Fri 11/6
10:00 am-5:49 pm
Nonstop4h 49m
$277
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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to San Diego
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 Raleigh to San Diego in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to San Diego, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego (average of $267). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $431). 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 RDU to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
When flying from Raleigh to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Raleigh to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Raleigh to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Raleigh to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $318.
What’s the fastest layover option from Raleigh to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Raleigh to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 27m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Raleigh to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 14m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated August 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Southwest, andAlaska Airlines from Raleigh to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$133 | Average$283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$137 | Average$251 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$336 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$147 | Average$332 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$197 | Average$301 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$219 | Average$398 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$235 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$350 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |