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$148+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco (RDU - SFO)

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RDU — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco are usually found in May or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$281
(Frontier)

One-way from

$148
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$390 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
From Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
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 June 12, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/2012:58 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop12h 37mFrontier
Thu 7/316:52 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$281
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 9/251:47 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop13h 03mJetBlue
Mon 9/298:15 amSFO - RDU
1 stop11h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$283
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2012:50 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop22h 21mSun Country Air
Fri 7/2511:59 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/11$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/36:02 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/711:55 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 7/77:36 amRDU - SFO
1 stop11h 12mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/94:44 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/2612:37 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Sun 8/312:50 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/10$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/277:50 amRDU - SFO
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Thu 10/301:20 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 6/113:30 pmRDU - SFO
2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/156:15 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$304
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2012:50 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop22h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/276:00 amSFO - RDU
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$437

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Francisco that are best for you.

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RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/20

12:58 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop12h 37m

San Francisco

Thu 7/31

6:52 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 43m

$281

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/10

1:47 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

8:25 pm-9:08 am

1 stop9h 43m

$283

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/20

12:50 pm-8:11 am

1 stop22h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 7/25

11:59 pm-10:43 am

1 stop7h 44m

$285

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/3

6:02 am-8:40 am

Nonstop5h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

11:55 pm-8:08 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/7

7:36 am-3:48 pm

1 stop11h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

4:44 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 16m

$292

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/26

12:37 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

12:50 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 16m

$293

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/27

7:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

7:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$302

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/28

6:18 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

12:28 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$309

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/31

5:10 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops32h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

11:59 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$351

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/20

12:50 pm-8:11 am

1 stop22h 21m

$148

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 64 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 $276). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 75% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to San Francisco, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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!

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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!

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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!

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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!

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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 Raleigh 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 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 5h 38m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 7 outbound flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco offered by 7 different airlines.

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

  • 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 $281. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Sun Country Air, with the lowest prices starting at $283 and $285, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 31% 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 Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $148. American Airlines flights start at $150 while deals on JetBlue start at $152 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: Virgin Australia (87%), Air New Zealand (87%), United Airlines (80%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $180. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco) can be booked for $266 on average our data indicates $1,508 when flying from Raleigh to San Francisco.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Raleigh to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and NASCAR Hall of Fame. Those on a layover in Charlotte interested in visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or NASCAR Hall of Fame can do so by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $48 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are currently the most popular points of interest in Atlanta at the moment. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $52.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Raleigh to San Francisco flights?

  • 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 $276). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$141Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$275Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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