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$107+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 19, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/127:06 amRDU - SJC
1 stop11h 48mDelta
Mon 12/1511:40 amSJC - RDU
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 11/18$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/186:20 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/2611:20 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Mon 12/227:36 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Fri 1/96:05 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Fri 12/127:06 amRDU - SJC
1 stop11h 48mDelta
Fri 1/97:45 amSJC - RDU
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/17$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/247:36 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop15h 47mFrontier
Wed 1/77:00 amSFO - RDU
2 stops21h 53mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/2112:56 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop27h 17mFrontier
Sun 1/186:15 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$293
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Mon 12/227:36 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Thu 1/88:58 amSFO - RDU
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/231:05 pmRDU - SFO
2 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/156:15 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$296
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Mon 12/86:26 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Sun 1/411:20 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 11/17$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:40 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1312:43 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/236:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Tue 1/1311:20 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop20h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/256:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Fri 1/96:05 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$301

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated November 19, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Delta)

One-way from

$107
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$408
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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 November 19, 2025.
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

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/12

7:06 am-3:54 pm

1 stop11h 48m

San Jose

Mon 12/15

11:40 am-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$268

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/22

6:15 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

11:20 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/15

8:45 am-11:56 am

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

1:20 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

2:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop11h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

8:41 pm-9:14 am

1 stop9h 33m

$291

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/9

5:15 am-1:38 pm

2 stops11h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

10:35 am-11:48 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$296

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/12

6:40 am-9:45 am

Nonstop6h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

11:05 am-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$299

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/24

8:45 am-11:56 am

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

12:43 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$299

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/5

6:15 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

11:20 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$299

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/6

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Jose

Wed 12/17

11:40 am-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$306

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Jose

Tue 12/16

11:40 am-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$306

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area

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 $289). 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 November 19, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 19, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 November 19, 2025.
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
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
4,249 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
9,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
11,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
5.8
Fair
3,106 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.

  • How popular is this Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 24 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Departing from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 6h 11m. 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 $133 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $133 and Southwest from $155 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 (90%), Virgin Australia (86%), Air New Zealand (86%).

  • 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 $1,293, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $208. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $197.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 $289). 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$141Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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