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$53+ 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego are usually found in September or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Diego
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 December 28, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/302:07 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Fri 1/26:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$432
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/275:20 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Fri 1/26:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$452
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/297:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop26h 39mFrontier
Fri 1/26:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$462
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/302:07 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/11:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$477
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/302:07 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Thu 1/16:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$482
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sun 12/287:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/11:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$491
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/261:03 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Mon 12/296:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$502
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/267:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Fri 1/26:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$512
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/271:14 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop13h 41mFrontier
Sat 1/36:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$532
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/297:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop26h 39mFrontier
Sat 1/36:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$542
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/309:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mBreeze Airways
Thu 1/11:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/26$617
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/317:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/41:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$623

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$236
(Priceline)

One-way from

$53
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$497

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Raleigh

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/28

10:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Tue 2/3

10:52 am-9:48 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$252

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/28

6:15 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 33m

San Diego

Wed 1/28

6:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop10h 30m

$252

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/25

10:31 am-3:41 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Fri 2/27

10:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop8h 20m

$262

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/6

10:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$262

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/25

10:31 am-3:41 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Thu 3/5

8:30 am-7:01 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$262

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/1

6:15 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 36m

San Diego

Tue 3/3

8:30 am-6:51 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$267

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/19

10:56 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 04m

San Diego

Thu 2/26

12:49 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$269

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/2

11:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

9:00 pm-10:10 am

1 stop10h 10m

$269

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/19

6:26 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Diego

Sun 3/22

9:55 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 19m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/6

4:50 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Diego

Sun 3/15

10:10 pm-8:53 am

1 stop7h 43m

$277

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/27

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Raleigh-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Raleigh-San Diego 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 Raleigh to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to San Diego, you should look to book at least 64 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego (average of $139). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 December 28, 2025.

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 is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

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

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 December 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
250 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
250 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
250 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
250 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,016 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
250 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,070 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
250 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,064 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
250 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to San Diego. 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 Raleigh to San Diego?

    If you wish to fly to San Diego from Raleigh, then you need to book flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego. There is 1 flight from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to San Diego (SAN) per day to choose from. Flights to San Diego from Raleigh-Durham are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 29m is how long a nonstop flight from Raleigh to San Diego typically takes.

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

    Flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to San Diego?

    For as low as $252, United Airlines can have you in San Diego from Raleigh in 8h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2187 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($123), Breeze Airways ($139), and JetBlue ($147) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and United Airlines, with prices starting from $100 and $128, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Raleigh to San Diego? While on average our users pay $276, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), is priced around $198.

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

    Raleigh to San Diego flights have a layover in Charlotte most often.

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

    Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Mint Museum Uptown are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Mint Museum Uptown are located about 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.4 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $48 per day.

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

    Of the flights from Raleigh to San Diego that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Denver.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego 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 Raleigh to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego (average of $139). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 Raleigh to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to San Diego. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$196Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$236Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$269Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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