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$144+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Frontier)

One-way from

$144
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$403
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Cheapest flights from Durham to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/137:36 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/206:49 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/235:17 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Mon 5/268:45 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$279
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/172:00 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 59mJetBlue
Mon 9/228:35 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 4/27$283
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/411:17 amRDU - SFO
1 stop26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1012:10 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$284
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/126:29 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop16h 39mSun Country Air
Thu 6/1911:59 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop14h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/28$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 12/246:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Fri 1/912:40 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/28$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 9/177:00 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2211:11 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/36:25 amRDU - SFO
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Wed 9/109:05 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2412:50 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2712:21 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$308

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to San Francisco 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Durham

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/13

7:36 am-1:46 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

6:49 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 11m

$277

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/23

5:17 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

8:45 pm-9:56 am

1 stop10h 11m

$279

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/17

2:00 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

8:35 pm-9:02 am

1 stop9h 27m

$283

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/4

11:17 am-10:23 am

1 stop26h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

12:10 pm-11:19 am

1 stop20h 09m

$284

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/12

6:29 pm-8:08 am

1 stop16h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

11:59 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$285

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/21

2:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

11:59 pm-10:01 am

1 stop7h 02m

$287

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-9:45 am

Nonstop5h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

11:11 pm-7:28 am

Nonstop5h 17m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/3

6:25 am-12:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

9:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop10h 25m

$302

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/24

12:50 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop9h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

12:21 am-10:28 am

1 stop7h 07m

$308

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durham to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durham to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 86 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 Durham to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Durham to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 DU8 to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Durham to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to San Francisco?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Durham to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Durham?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Durham. Booking flights from Durham to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily inbound flights from Durham from 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Durham to San Francisco flight route?

    The Durham to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $144. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Durham to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Durham to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Durham to San Francisco consider choosing United Airlines (84%), Virgin Australia (81%) or Air New Zealand (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durham to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Durham to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,018, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $233.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durham to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to San Francisco 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 Durham to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Durham to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 7 airlines flying from Durham to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Durham to San Francisco. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$133Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$308Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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