San Diego

$133+ 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Jul 27 — Aug 31
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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 Tuesday or Wednesday 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 June 27, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 9/295:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/812:37 pm
SAN
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RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$211
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/238:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/266:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 9/209:03 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 49m
Breeze Airways
Sun 9/2712:37 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/26$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/238:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/2810:07 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$215
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/167:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/2512:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Tue 7/217:31 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 7/286:20 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com 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
Breeze Airways
Tue 8/2512:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/23$218
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/195:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/266:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 10/69:48 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/109:39 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 7/244:15 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 8/2410:20 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$222
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/295:50 pm
RDU
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SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/38:32 pm
SAN
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RDU
1 stop12h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$224

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 June 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Priceline)

One-way from

$133
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 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. 13% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 27, 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

Mon 7/20

6:27 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Wed 8/12

10:25 pm-9:02 am

1 stop7h 37m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/7

5:25 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Diego

Fri 7/10

11:48 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$297
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/20

6:55 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San Diego

Sun 11/22

9:40 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$307

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/22

1:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

San Diego

Fri 10/2

6:25 am-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$337

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/28

10:02 am-5:17 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Diego

Sun 11/1

9:45 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 46m

$362

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/29

10:13 am-5:46 pm

2 stops10h 33m

San Diego

Sat 10/3

8:45 am-9:39 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$362

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/7

5:25 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

10:15 pm-8:48 am

1 stop7h 33m

$378

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/8

4:51 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

10:25 pm-10:08 am

1 stop8h 43m

$382

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/7

11:30 am-7:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

San Diego

Mon 8/10

1:05 pm-12:10 am

2 stops8h 05m

$389

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/28

11:30 am-7:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

San Diego

Sun 8/30

8:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops9h 45m

$399

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Deals found on 6/22

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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 June.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $268). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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 27, 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 June 27, 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.

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

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.

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

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.
  • 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 are 2 flights 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 $307, Delta can have you in San Diego from Raleigh in 5h 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 ($123), Breeze Airways ($133), and Delta ($138) 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?

    $83 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $93 and $99, 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 $254, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $114. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), is priced around $187.

  • 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?

    North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Billy Graham Library are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Billy Graham Library are located about 5.8 mi, 5.7 mi, and 2.9 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?

  • 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 $268). Flying from Raleigh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$123Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$138Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$193Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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