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$173+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco (RDU - SFO)

RDU — SFO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco are usually found in January or April, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco

Tue 12/222:55 pm -
1 stop11h 20m
Fri 12/2512:54 am -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 10/25$377
Mon 11/94:04 pm -
2 stops19h 15m
Thu 11/192:21 pm -
2 stops20h 51m
Deal found 10/26$378
Thu 11/196:43 pm -
Nonstop6h 07m
Thu 11/266:35 am -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 10/26$380
Sun 12/2012:11 pm -
1 stop14h 04m
Wed 12/3012:20 am -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 10/25$381
Sun 11/82:02 pm -
1 stop9h 38m
Mon 11/910:20 pm -
1 stop14h 03m
Deal found 10/29$382
Tue 11/36:00 am -
2 stops15h 01m
Fri 11/66:02 am -
1 stop9h 37m
Deal found 10/25$383
Thu 12/38:10 pm -
1 stop8h 20m
Sun 12/64:40 pm -
Nonstop5h 04m
Deal found 10/29$384
Mon 11/910:00 am -
2 stops33h 02m
Wed 11/1111:47 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 10/27$385
Thu 11/2612:35 pm -
2 stops15h 08m
Mon 11/305:33 pm -
1 stop24h 44m
Deal found 10/26$386
Sat 11/145:19 pm -
1 stop10h 01m
Fri 11/206:15 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 10/29$387
Sat 11/75:19 pm -
1 stop10h 01m
Wed 11/1111:47 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 10/27$388
Sun 11/812:51 pm -
1 stop12h 38m
Wed 11/1110:20 pm -
1 stop11h 04m
Deal found 10/28$389

Find flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$509

Good round-trip deal

$532 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-San Francisco flights.
From Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco.

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RaleighSan Francisco

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/16

8:00 pm-1:29 am

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$175

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/13

6:02 am-9:56 pm

1 stop18h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/13

1:25 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/10

4:46 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$278

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/9

6:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$325

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/18

8:11 am-11:19 am

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$339
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/3

8:05 am-11:11 am

Nonstop6h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$339

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/19

6:43 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop6h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$339

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/3

5:57 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

11:20 pm-9:33 am

1 stop7h 13m

$384

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/3

8:10 pm-1:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

4:40 pm-12:44 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$384

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to San Francisco

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

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (average of $397). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco in October is currently the most expensive (average of $509). 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 SFO?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Raleigh to San Francisco flights typically cost between $398 and $612 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $377 on Frontier (Dec 22-Dec 25).

The best insider tips for Raleigh to San Francisco flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Raleigh to San Francisco trip
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on RDU

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Raleigh to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco?

    To fly from Raleigh to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Raleigh-Durham take 6h 03m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco offered by 7 different airlines.

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

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

    Departing from Raleigh to San Francisco will take you 6h 11m. Raleigh and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2393 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 Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $119. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $256 and $265, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 73% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $91. American Airlines flights start at $125 while deals on Delta start at $128 one-way.

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

    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 on time: United Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (82%), Air New Zealand (82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $203. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco) can be booked for $228 on average, our data indicates $911 when flying from Raleigh to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (average of $397). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco in October is currently the most expensive (average of $509). 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 Raleigh to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$265Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$326Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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