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$64+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego (RDU - SAN)

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RDU — SAN
Apr 4 — Apr 111
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego

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 March 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/45:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1212:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 4/256:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/281:35 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 4/239:49 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/294:49 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop10h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$224
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/246:43 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Mon 3/306:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$225
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:43 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Mon 3/239:08 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop17h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 4/256:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Sat 5/27:15 am
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$227
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 3/1$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/66:43 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Thu 4/96:45 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop25h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 5/65:55 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 11m
Frontier
Mon 5/119:07 pm
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops14h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$230
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/24:49 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop10h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$231
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/249:49 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop25h 15m
Frontier
Thu 5/712:36 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop29h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$232
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 5/78:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/116:55 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$233

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 March 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$237 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-San Diego flights.
From Raleigh-Durham to San Diego
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($45 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 March 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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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 March 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/4

5:48 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

San Diego

Wed 5/13

8:35 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$227

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/25

6:55 am-2:05 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San Diego

Tue 4/28

12:30 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$227

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/5

5:48 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

San Diego

Wed 5/13

8:35 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$227

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/2

9:40 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

12:54 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$238
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/6

5:48 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

10:13 am-6:08 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$247

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/14

5:45 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

San Diego

Sun 5/17

8:35 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$267

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/30

6:28 am-11:23 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

Thu 6/4

11:50 am-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/4

7:30 am-3:53 pm

1 stop11h 23m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

10:13 am-6:08 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/14

11:15 am-7:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

8:50 am-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$293

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/3

7:14 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Diego

Sun 6/7

10:30 pm-8:42 am

1 stop7h 12m

$307

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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 February 27, 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 March 5, 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 March 5, 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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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

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

    For as low as $238, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Diego from Raleigh in 5h 29m. 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 ($117), JetBlue ($132), and Breeze Airways ($139) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 66% 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?

    $89 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 $102 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 $224, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $84. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), is priced around $169.

  • 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 $46 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$117Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$132Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$139Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$168Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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