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$139+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco (RDU - SFO)

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RDU — SFO
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco are usually found in May or January, 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$396

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/57:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Tue 8/512:50 amSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/30$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/185:07 pmRDU - SFO
2 stops32h 26mFrontier
Sun 8/3111:55 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 7/286:02 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/118:45 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/81:58 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/1011:30 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/192:25 pmRDU - SFO
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Sat 8/231:00 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$314

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Price

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/5

7:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

12:50 am-10:46 am

1 stop6h 56m

$277

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/18

5:07 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops32h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

11:55 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop18h 01m

$278

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/28

6:02 am-8:40 am

Nonstop5h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

8:45 pm-4:49 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/8

1:58 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

11:30 pm-9:19 am

1 stop6h 49m

$309

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/19

2:25 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$314

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/30

7:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$139

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/20

5:23 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 56m

$141

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/2

6:25 am-12:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$174

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/29

7:36 am-5:20 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$176

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/24

9:27 am-10:51 pm

3 stops16h 24m

$219

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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 27, 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 $360). 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 July 1, 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 74% 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 29, 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 July 1, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,919 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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?

    Within the past month, 18 users have taken a look at flights from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $277. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $278 and $283, respectively. Delta is currently priced 32% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $139. Frontier flights start at $141 while deals on Southwest start at $160 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 (85%), Air New Zealand (85%), United Airlines (84%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $188. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco) can be booked for $226 on average our data indicates $1,691 when flying from Raleigh to San Francisco.

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

    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.

  • 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 $43 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 $47.

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

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

  • 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 $360). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$133Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$275Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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