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$60+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego (RDU - SAN)

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RDU — SAN
Feb 11 — Feb 181
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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 Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 January 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(Expedia)

One-way from

$60
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$350

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San Diego flight deals.
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From Raleigh-Durham to San Diego
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego.

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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 January 12, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 5/166:06 pmRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/238:30 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop11h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/154:45 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/1910:40 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/10$243
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 3/137:07 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Tue 3/176:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/11$245
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:43 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Sun 3/229:18 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop17h 30mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/243:55 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/286:30 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/10$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/235:11 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Fri 2/276:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop30h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$248
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/27:39 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/104:01 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$249
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 3/166:43 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Thu 3/196:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/11$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/14:50 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/711:01 amSAN - RDU
2 stops9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/10$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/410:30 amRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/79:55 amSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/10$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/316:43 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Mon 4/67:21 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 37mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/157:38 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Sat 2/216:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$255

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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 January 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Diego that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

4:50 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 36m

San Diego

Tue 4/7

11:01 am-11:19 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$252

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/17

3:03 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

12:16 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$257

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/3

1:02 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

10:30 pm-10:08 am

1 stop8h 38m

$267

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/2

5:18 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

11:08 am-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$272

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/29

5:27 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Mon 2/2

6:35 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/25

6:10 am-12:00 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

10:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop8h 25m

$283

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/3

4:55 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Diego

Wed 2/11

6:15 am-3:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$287

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

5:15 am-9:58 am

1 stop7h 43m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-3:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$292

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

10:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

8:10 am-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$294

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/14

1:27 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Diego

Sun 3/22

10:30 pm-10:08 am

1 stop8h 38m

$295

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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 January.
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
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

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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 January 9, 2026.

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 $232). 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 January 12, 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.

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 January 12, 2026.
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.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 8 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 18m is how long a nonstop flight from Raleigh to San Diego typically takes.

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

  • 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 7h 36m. 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 ($117), JetBlue ($132), and Breeze Airways ($139) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 67% 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 $298, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), is priced around $167.

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

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

    Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center are located about 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.8 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?

  • 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 $232). 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 8 airlines flying from Raleigh to San Diego

Discover the top 8 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 January 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$195Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$233Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$269Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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