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$139+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to San Francisco are usually found in May or January, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$278
(Frontier)

One-way from

$139
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$389
From Durham to San Francisco
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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 August 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop31h 25mFrontier
Tue 8/58:53 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop24h 09mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$277
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/265:45 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop10h 58mJetBlue
Sat 8/3011:40 amSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 7/28$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/157:35 amRDU - SFO
1 stop11h 50mSouthwest
Wed 9/179:05 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:03 pmRDU - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/811:00 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$289
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/96:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1511:59 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/186:10 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/256:00 amSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/223:15 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Sun 8/3112:35 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 7/31$309

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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 August 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Durham

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/16

5:23 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

6:26 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$278

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/26

5:45 pm-1:43 am

1 stop10h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

11:40 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$283

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/15

7:35 am-4:25 pm

1 stop11h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

9:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop10h 25m

$286

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/4

7:03 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

11:00 pm-7:17 am

Nonstop5h 17m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop31h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

11:59 pm-10:43 am

1 stop7h 44m

$302

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/18

6:10 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$308

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/22

3:15 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

12:35 am-10:36 am

1 stop7h 01m

$309

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop31h 25m

$139

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/6

3:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$141

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/31

7:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$143

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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 July 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 70 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 $358). 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 August 1, 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. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Durham to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Durham to San Francisco. 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 August 1, 2025.

The most flights from DU8 to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Durham to San Francisco?

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 August 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 7 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 20 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $139. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air 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 (86%), Virgin Australia (83%) or Air New Zealand (83%) 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 $1,677, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $269. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $283.

  • 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 $358). 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$141Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$275Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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