$164+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco (RDU - SFO)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
Oct 4 — Oct 111
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 4, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 4, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/97:37 pm -
1 stop7h 38m
Sat 10/103:11 pm -
2 stops18h 10m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/103:55 pm -
2 stops11h 20m
Mon 10/1211:59 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$331
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Sun 9/271:56 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Thu 10/111:58 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/97:37 pm -
1 stop7h 38m
Tue 10/1311:22 am -
2 stops27h 18m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/241:56 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Mon 9/2810:24 pm -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 11/176:30 am -
2 stops17h 02m
Sun 12/138:34 pm -
1 stop14h 31m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$335
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/251:56 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Sat 10/36:04 am -
2 stops11h 34m
Deal found 9/4![Frontier logo]()
$337
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Wed 12/26:45 pm -
1 stop8h 56m
Wed 12/95:05 am -
2 stops16h 24m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$338
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Tue 10/61:56 pm -
2 stops11h 32m
Tue 10/1311:59 pm -
2 stops12h 22m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$339
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:17 pm -
1 stop8h 57m
Sun 9/2010:05 pm -
1 stop11h 33m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/191:56 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Sat 10/36:04 am -
2 stops11h 34m
Deal found 9/4![Frontier logo]()
$341
Best flights from Raleigh to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/29:45 am -
Nonstop5h 46m
Mon 10/1211:59 pm -
Nonstop5h 20m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/217:02 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Sun 11/2211:39 pm -
1 stop8h 07m
Deal found 8/30![Delta logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 9/236:45 am -
2 stops10h 20m
Wed 11/46:10 am -
2 stops8h 30m
Deal found 9/1![Southwest logo]()
$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Tue 10/205:26 pm -
Nonstop5h 44m
Sat 10/249:30 pm -
Nonstop5h 20m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/1910:10 am -
2 stops11h 35m
Mon 10/1911:40 pm -
2 stops10h 25m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Tue 10/208:39 am -
Nonstop5h 46m
Tue 10/278:15 am -
Nonstop5h 02m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 10/94:35 pm -
2 stops9h 40m
Tue 10/1311:40 pm -
2 stops10h 25m
Deal found 9/3![Southwest logo]()
$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/26:30 am -
Nonstop5h 46m
Sun 10/411:10 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/94:35 pm -
2 stops9h 40m
Mon 10/1211:40 pm -
2 stops10h 25m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/106:25 am -
1 stop8h 11m
Tue 1/56:35 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sat 9/196:20 am -
Nonstop5h 46m
Sun 9/206:00 am -
1 stop8h 18m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/145:26 pm -
Nonstop5h 44m
Mon 10/198:10 am -
Nonstop5h 14m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$466
Last-minute flights from Raleigh to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco. Data last updated September 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco. Data last updated September 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:17 pm -
1 stop8h 57m
Sun 9/2010:05 pm -
1 stop11h 33m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/191:56 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Sat 10/36:04 am -
2 stops11h 34m
Deal found 9/4![Frontier logo]()
$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/241:56 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Mon 9/2810:24 pm -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/251:56 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Sat 10/36:04 am -
2 stops11h 34m
Deal found 9/4![Frontier logo]()
$337
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Sat 9/266:17 pm -
1 stop8h 57m
Thu 10/110:05 pm -
1 stop11h 33m
Deal found 9/4![Frontier logo]()
$335
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Sun 9/271:56 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Thu 10/111:58 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/67:05 am -
2 stops16h 03m
Tue 10/611:58 pm -
1 stop8h 37m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$338
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Tue 10/61:56 pm -
2 stops11h 32m
Tue 10/1311:59 pm -
2 stops12h 22m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/97:37 pm -
1 stop7h 38m
Sat 10/103:11 pm -
2 stops18h 10m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/97:37 pm -
1 stop7h 38m
Tue 10/1311:22 am -
2 stops27h 18m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/103:55 pm -
2 stops11h 20m
Mon 10/1211:59 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$331
One-way flights from Raleigh to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Raleigh to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:17 pm -
1 stop8h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/221:56 pm -
2 stops13h 18m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 12/44:05 pm -
2 stops30h 46m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$167
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/161:56 pm -
1 stop9h 12m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/146:17 pm -
1 stop8h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 9/256:17 pm -
2 stops24h 16m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Mon 12/74:05 pm -
2 stops35h 36m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$172
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/94:05 pm -
1 stop9h 44m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/209:03 am -
1 stop30h 22m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$174
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Wed 9/301:56 pm -
2 stops11h 32m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$175
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:17 pm -
1 stop8h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/249:35 pm -
2 stops39h 47m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$177
Find flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $330 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $164 (Priceline) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $435 |
Good round-trip deal | $466 or less |
Good one-way deal | $289 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 12/7
6:55 pm-8:02 am
1 stop16h 07m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$182
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 9/26
10:30 am-3:50 pm
1 stop8h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$197
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 1/21
6:50 am-1:55 pm
2 stops10h 05m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$202
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 9/14
4:20 pm-11:10 pm
2 stops9h 50m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$245
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 9/24
7:48 am-5:22 pm
2 stops12h 34m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$262
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 9/14
5:50 pm-11:12 pm
1 stop8h 22m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$303
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 10/23
6:30 am-9:16 am
Nonstop5h 46m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 10/3
6:20 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 46m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
Quickest round-trip
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 9/24
9:45 am-12:30 pm
Nonstop5h 45m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 11/15
6:43 pm-9:50 pm
Nonstop6h 07m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (average of $388). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $481). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 September 4, 2026.
When flying from Raleigh 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Raleigh to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Charlotte (CLT) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Raleigh to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Raleigh to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $200.
What’s the fastest layover option from Raleigh to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Raleigh to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 36m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Raleigh to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 00m.
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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 September 4, 2026.
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.
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8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
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ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
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ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
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1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$122 | Average$272 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$382 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$253 | Average$370 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$361 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$461 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$290 | Average$377 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$401 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |