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$98+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego (RDU - SAN)

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RDU — SAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$228
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$98
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$280 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/219:38 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
Thu 8/2812:48 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop5h 11mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/17:30 amRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Wed 8/137:04 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$236
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/105:10 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops19h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/303:57 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$238
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:27 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/2511:40 amSAN - RDU
2 stops18h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/306:30 amRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/46:35 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/107:00 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Sun 7/207:35 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/10$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/275:00 amRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/310:39 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/244:35 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Wed 6/2512:45 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$322

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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 June 12, 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

Thu 8/21

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Diego

Thu 8/28

12:48 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$228

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/3

4:32 pm-10:37 am

1 stop21h 05m

San Diego

Wed 7/9

3:57 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$230

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/1

7:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Diego

Wed 8/13

7:04 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 31m

$236

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/22

5:27 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Diego

Mon 8/25

11:40 am-9:36 am

2 stops18h 56m

$252

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/30

6:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 03m

San Diego

Fri 7/4

6:35 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$272

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/10

7:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San Diego

Mon 7/14

10:30 pm-10:02 am

1 stop8h 32m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/27

5:00 am-9:04 am

1 stop7h 04m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

10:39 pm-10:28 am

1 stop8h 49m

$317

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/24

4:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

San Diego

Wed 6/25

12:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

$322

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/8

10:45 am-5:55 pm

3 stops34h 10m

$98

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/19

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$99

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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 June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to San Diego, you should look to book at least 89 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 $286). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 June 8, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. 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
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 25m 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.

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

    According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($228), Spirit Airlines ($230), and Frontier ($236) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to San Diego. Breeze Airways is priced at 37% 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?

    $98 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and Frontier, with prices starting from $99 and $103, 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 $244, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $104. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), is priced around $202.

  • 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. Charlotte is followed by Dallas in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Raleigh to San Diego.

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

    Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 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.

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

    Dallas travelers tend to visit American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower more than any other notable places. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium and Reunion Tower are located about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Dallas/Fort Worth for an average daily rate of $61 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • 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 Atlanta. Atlanta is followed by Denver in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Raleigh to San Diego.

  • 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 $286). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$127Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$163Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$171Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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