Question 1

How popular is this Raleigh to San Francisco flight route?

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Within the past month, 25 users have taken a look at flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to San Francisco round-trip?

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Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $289. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $292 and $293, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 3

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $143. Delta flights start at $154 while deals on Southwest start at $159 one-way.

Question 4

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

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Booking 68 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.

Question 5

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

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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 $381). 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.

Question 6

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to San Francisco

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The most flights from RDU to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $255. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco) can be booked for $195 on average our data indicates $1,051 when flying from Raleigh to San Francisco.

Question 11

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

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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 (92%), United Airlines (92%), Air New Zealand (92%).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to San Francisco?

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Consider American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Raleigh to San Francisco.

Question 13

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

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Flights departing from Raleigh and landing in San Francisco layover in Charlotte most frequently. Raleigh to San Francisco flights stop in Atlanta the next most. Dallas ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Raleigh to San Francisco flights.

Question 14

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

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Of the flights from Raleigh to San Francisco that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Minneapolis. Raleigh to San Francisco flights stopping in Denver are the next rarest.

Question 15

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

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Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and Ovens Auditorium. Those on a layover in Charlotte interested in visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or Ovens Auditorium can do so by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $51 per day.

Question 16

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

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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 $57.

Question 17

What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dallas?

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If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, or Majestic Theatre. Those on a layover in Dallas interested in visiting American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, or Majestic Theatre can do so by traveling 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those landing in Dallas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $60 per day.

Question 18

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

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Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 31% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 19

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Raleigh to San Francisco, book at least 44 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 58% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $403 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $550.

Question 20

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to San Francisco from Raleigh average $417. You can even find prices in January for less than $417, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as $218. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco from Raleigh. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to SFO?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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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.

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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.

Question 24

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

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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 04m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco offered by 7 different airlines.

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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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.

Question 27

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

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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.

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Round-trip from	$289 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$143 (Cheapflightsfares)

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CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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