$114+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego (RDU - SAN)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Oct 24 — Oct 311
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 September 24, 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 September 24, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 12/109:03 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Sun 12/1312:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/22![Breeze Airways logo]()
$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 11/19:03 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Tue 11/101:22 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/22![Breeze Airways logo]()
$217
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Thu 11/129:03 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Tue 11/171:22 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/21![Breeze Airways logo]()
$224
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 10/216:35 pm -
1 stop8h 21m
Tue 10/271:22 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Wed 11/46:35 pm -
1 stop8h 22m
Wed 11/116:25 am -
1 stop8h 13m
Deal found 9/22![Frontier logo]()
$228
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/286:35 pm -
1 stop8h 22m
Sun 11/112:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 11/39:48 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Sat 11/76:25 am -
1 stop6h 54m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$234
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:17 pm -
1 stop8h 34m
Tue 10/64:54 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Deal found 9/19![Frontier logo]()
$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 11/39:48 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Mon 11/96:25 am -
1 stop9h 14m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 11/59:03 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Tue 11/101:22 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/22![Breeze Airways logo]()
$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Fri 12/45:01 pm -
1 stop20h 18m
Tue 12/81:22 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$239
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 September 24, 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 September 24, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Thu 10/295:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 25m
Wed 11/410:00 am -
Nonstop4h 49m
Deal found 9/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/206:10 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Fri 10/239:50 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/87:04 am -
1 stop8h 21m
Tue 10/1311:31 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 9/23![Delta logo]()
$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Sat 11/710:00 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Mon 11/169:45 pm -
2 stops9h 31m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$422
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:02 pm -
2 stops25h 06m
Tue 11/107:33 pm -
3 stops25h 24m
Deal found 9/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 11/64:25 pm -
2 stops8h 55m
Tue 11/106:30 am -
2 stops11h 30m
Deal found 9/22![Southwest logo]()
$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Sat 10/245:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 25m
Sat 10/319:43 am -
Nonstop4h 58m
Deal found 9/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Sat 11/75:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 33m
Mon 11/1610:00 am -
Nonstop4h 49m
Deal found 9/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$329
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Tue 12/225:14 pm -
Nonstop5h 53m
Tue 12/2910:03 am -
Nonstop4h 41m
Deal found 9/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$374
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/168:45 pm -
1 stop6h 50m
Sun 10/189:50 pm -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$412
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 11/207:19 pm -
1 stop17h 03m
Sun 11/221:45 pm -
1 stop7h 46m
Deal found 9/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$407
Last-minute flights from Raleigh to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego. Data last updated September 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego. Data last updated September 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:17 pm -
1 stop8h 34m
Tue 10/64:54 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Deal found 9/19![Frontier logo]()
$236
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 10/145:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 25m
Thu 10/224:53 pm -
1 stop22h 49m
Deal found 9/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/209:48 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Tue 10/271:22 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/22![Breeze Airways logo]()
$237
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/205:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 25m
Sat 10/246:25 am -
1 stop6h 59m
Deal found 9/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$254
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:35 pm -
1 stop8h 21m
Tue 10/274:53 pm -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 9/20![Frontier logo]()
$226
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/216:35 pm -
1 stop8h 21m
Wed 10/289:43 am -
Nonstop4h 58m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$248
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 10/237:37 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Thu 10/2912:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/245:19 pm -
1 stop9h 37m
Sat 10/316:25 am -
1 stop6h 54m
Deal found 9/23![Frontier logo]()
$240
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/286:35 pm -
1 stop8h 22m
Sun 11/112:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$232
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Wed 10/286:35 pm -
1 stop8h 22m
Fri 10/306:25 am -
1 stop9h 14m
Deal found 9/22![Frontier logo]()
$245
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/285:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 25m
Thu 11/512:37 pm -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$246
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 September 24, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 24, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 11/137:37 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Frontier logo]()
$114
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/216:35 pm -
1 stop8h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Frontier logo]()
$115
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/245:19 pm -
1 stop9h 37m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/23![Frontier logo]()
$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 11/129:03 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Breeze Airways logo]()
$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/209:48 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Breeze Airways logo]()
$128
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sun 10/259:03 am -
Nonstop5h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Breeze Airways logo]()
$130
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Tue 10/205:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$134
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/215:22 pm -
Nonstop5h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$136
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:30 am -
2 stops20h 27m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/23![Frontier logo]()
$141
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Wed 9/306:17 pm -
1 stop8h 34m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Frontier logo]()
$142
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 September 24, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $216 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $114 (Frontier) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $289 |
Good round-trip deal | $267 or less |
Good one-way deal | $138 or less |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Diego that are best for you.
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Return
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RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 10/20
5:22 pm-7:47 pm
Nonstop5h 25m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$134
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 10/19
7:26 pm-11:42 pm
1 stop7h 16m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$144
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 10/20
2:13 pm-8:04 pm
1 stop8h 51m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$144
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 12/15
3:06 pm-8:01 pm
1 stop7h 55m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$144
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 12/15
6:40 am-11:50 am
2 stops8h 10m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$149
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 11/9
5:22 pm-7:55 pm
Nonstop5h 33m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$149
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 10/6
6:10 am-10:15 am
1 stop7h 05m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$169
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 12/3
7:17 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop7h 41m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$176
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 9/29
10:13 am-3:49 pm
1 stop8h 36m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$194
RaleighSan Diego
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SAN San Diego
RDUSAN
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 9/27
6:00 am-1:18 pm
1 stop10h 18m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$194
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 57 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 $389). 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 September 24, 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 80% 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 $330.
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 23m.
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 11m.
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 September 24, 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.
Food
6.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Entertainment
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Food
6.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Entertainment
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Food
6.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Entertainment
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Food
6.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Entertainment
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Food
6.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Entertainment
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
Food
6.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.8
Entertainment
6.7
Reviews
1 / 18
4.0
OkayLisa,Mar 2026
ORF - JAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$137 | Average$247 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$137 | Average$287 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$338 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$196 | Average$311 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$221 | Average$369 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$234 | Average$350 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$242 | Average$332 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |