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$84+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco Bay Area

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RDU — SFO
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Tue 2/10
Tue 2/17
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$84
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July

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/315:30 pmRDU - OAK
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Mon 4/611:55 pmOAK - RDU
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:20 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Fri 4/2411:30 amSJC - RDU
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/316:07 amRDU - SJC
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/144:20 pmSJC - RDU
2 stops12h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/10$267
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/125:48 pmRDU - OAK
1 stop7h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/247:59 pmOAK - RDU
1 stop19h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/8$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/47:04 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop18h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sun 2/87:00 amSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/9$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/166:10 amRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Sun 1/1811:12 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/412:53 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop27h 25mFrontier
Wed 4/88:43 amSFO - RDU
2 stops23h 09mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/237:39 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop31h 02mFrontier
Sun 2/156:15 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/256:10 amRDU - SFO
2 stops33h 44mFrontier
Wed 2/1110:58 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop16h 02mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:20 amRDU - OAK
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Sun 2/2210:35 amOAK - RDU
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/314:06 pmRDU - SFO
2 stops18h 42mFrontier
Fri 4/311:20 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/315:15 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Sat 4/1110:45 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/9$295

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Raleigh

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/12

5:48 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Oakland

Sun 5/24

7:59 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop19h 27m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/12

6:27 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

7:10 am-3:14 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/14

8:45 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

11:20 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/6

8:45 am-11:56 am

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

1:20 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$289

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/31

5:15 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Jose

Sat 4/11

10:45 pm-9:06 am

1 stop7h 21m

$295

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

10:30 am-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$297

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/29

7:36 am-1:43 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

11:05 pm-9:55 am

1 stop7h 50m

$297

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/20

8:07 pm-1:28 am

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

12:00 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$299

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/5

6:15 am-9:19 am

Nonstop6h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

10:50 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 16m

$299

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

6:15 am-9:19 am

Nonstop6h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

10:41 pm-9:32 am

1 stop7h 51m

$299

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $147). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 11, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 11, 2026.

The most flights from RDU to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated January 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,145 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,102 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,058 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

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    Departing from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 6h 17m. Raleigh and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 2393 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $63 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $103 and United Airlines from $124 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular flight routes from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area are Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco, Raleigh-Durham - San Jose and Raleigh-Durham - Oakland.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area on time: United Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (82%), Air New Zealand (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $1,255, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $198. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $207.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $147). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 6 airlines flying from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 January 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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