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Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $289 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $149 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $419 |
Good round-trip deal | $389 or less |
Good one-way deal | $323 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 12/11
8:49 am-11:58 am
Nonstop6h 09m
San Francisco
Mon 12/15
8:15 am-4:20 pm
Nonstop5h 05m
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 12/4
6:40 am-9:45 am
Nonstop6h 05m
San Francisco
Thu 12/11
11:20 pm-7:22 am
Nonstop5h 02m
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 12/11
8:49 am-11:58 am
Nonstop6h 09m
San Francisco
Sun 12/14
1:30 pm-9:39 pm
Nonstop5h 09m
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 1/16
6:15 pm-9:26 pm
Nonstop6h 11m
San Francisco
Fri 1/23
11:20 pm-7:30 am
Nonstop5h 10m
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 12/7
8:49 am-11:58 am
Nonstop6h 09m
San Francisco
Sat 12/13
11:19 am-11:44 pm
1 stop9h 25m
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 12/13
6:40 am-9:45 am
Nonstop6h 05m
San Francisco
Thu 1/1
11:35 pm-10:32 am
1 stop7h 57m
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 12/7
7:15 am-12:36 pm
1 stop8h 21m
San Francisco
Fri 12/12
12:30 am-10:49 am
1 stop7h 19m
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 1/24
10:15 am-7:20 pm
2 stops12h 05m
San Francisco
Mon 2/2
9:50 am-10:00 pm
2 stops9h 10m
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 1/29
6:50 am-3:30 pm
2 stops11h 40m
San Francisco
Mon 2/2
7:40 am-10:00 pm
2 stops11h 20m
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 11/18
8:45 am-11:54 am
Nonstop6h 09m
San Francisco
Sun 12/7
11:20 pm-7:22 am
Nonstop5h 02m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
Booking 46 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.
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (average of $147). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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.
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 70% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
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. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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Walter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$131 | Average$282 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$141 | Average$244 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$194 | Average$355 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$218 | Average$390 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$317 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |