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$111+ 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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Tue 6/9
Tue 6/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego are usually found in May or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 May 10, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sun 8/168:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/206:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sun 5/248:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/26:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$208
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/212:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Tue 6/96:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sun 5/248:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/316:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$211
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/29:40 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/912:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/6$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Thu 5/218:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/26:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 6/35:45 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/912:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Thu 5/218:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/316:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 6/108:00 am
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop13h 50m
Frontier
Sat 6/136:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$224
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/218:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Sun 5/2412:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/6$225

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 May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(Expedia)

One-way from

$111
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$231 or less

Good one-way deal

$141 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 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 May 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/2

1:45 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Fri 6/5

10:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$258

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/25

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Mon 6/29

9:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 55m

$259

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/29

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Wed 7/1

10:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$259

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/3

12:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Diego

Fri 7/10

6:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$269

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/7

7:05 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Diego

Mon 8/10

10:30 pm-10:11 am

1 stop8h 41m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/24

5:40 am-10:23 am

1 stop7h 43m

San Diego

Tue 6/2

1:50 pm-12:18 am

1 stop7h 28m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/25

5:40 am-10:23 am

1 stop7h 43m

San Diego

Fri 5/29

1:50 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 26m

$277
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/23

7:05 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Wed 5/27

12:41 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/2

10:40 am-5:41 pm

2 stops10h 01m

San Diego

Fri 6/5

10:40 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$379

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/31

5:33 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Diego

Wed 9/2

10:40 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$384

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to San Diego, you should look to book at least 88 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 $276). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 May 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh to San Diego?

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 May 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Alaska Airlines, andSouthwest 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
8.1
Very good
283 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
283 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
283 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,352 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
283 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,300 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
283 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
283 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
283 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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.

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

    Flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as $277, Southwest can have you in San Diego from Raleigh in 8h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2187 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($126), Breeze Airways ($129), and Delta ($144) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 62% 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?

    $78 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $83 and $102, 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 $251, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. 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?

    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?

    North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 5.8 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 $50 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego (average of $276). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$144Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$187Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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