$184+ 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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
Nov 16 — Nov 231
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 October 17, 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 October 17, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/2110:49 pm -
2 stops14h 57m
Sat 12/510:41 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 10/12![Frontier logo]()
$375
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/121:39 pm -
2 stops13h 41m
Thu 11/1912:20 pm -
2 stops22h 52m
Deal found 10/13![Frontier logo]()
$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 12/256:05 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Thu 12/3111:35 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 10/13![Southwest logo]()
$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Wed 10/286:35 pm -
2 stops21h 08m
Sat 10/316:02 am -
1 stop7h 17m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$378
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Tue 12/85:10 pm -
2 stops22h 05m
Mon 12/145:35 pm -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 10/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$379
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:30 am -
1 stop14h 25m
Mon 10/2610:14 pm -
1 stop14h 09m
Deal found 10/16![Frontier logo]()
$380
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/146:42 am -
2 stops14h 37m
Tue 12/82:37 pm -
2 stops17h 49m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$381
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/114:18 pm -
2 stops11h 02m
Wed 12/96:30 pm -
2 stops13h 56m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$382
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/36:30 am -
2 stops17h 02m
Thu 11/122:21 pm -
2 stops18h 42m
Deal found 10/12![Frontier logo]()
$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Wed 10/286:35 pm -
2 stops21h 08m
Fri 10/3010:17 pm -
1 stop13h 39m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$384
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/174:18 pm -
2 stops19h 01m
Mon 12/79:06 pm -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$385
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/253:07 pm -
2 stops21h 37m
Tue 12/16:30 pm -
2 stops13h 59m
Deal found 10/12![Frontier logo]()
$386
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 October 17, 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 October 17, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 12/231:20 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Mon 12/2812:00 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 10/13![Southwest logo]()
$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sun 1/1010:08 am -
Nonstop6h 07m
Tue 1/1212:30 am -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 10/13![United Airlines logo]()
$422
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Thu 11/56:00 am -
2 stops17h 16m
Sat 11/712:00 pm -
1 stop26h 13m
Deal found 10/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/205:45 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Sun 11/227:45 pm -
2 stops10h 20m
Deal found 10/12![Southwest logo]()
$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/215:24 pm -
1 stop9h 04m
Thu 11/268:20 am -
Nonstop5h 02m
Deal found 10/16![United Airlines logo]()
$429
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Thu 11/195:22 pm -
2 stops18h 19m
Wed 12/24:14 pm -
2 stops22h 16m
Deal found 10/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$457
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Thu 11/195:22 pm -
2 stops18h 19m
Tue 12/14:14 pm -
2 stops22h 16m
Deal found 10/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$463
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sun 12/136:15 am -
2 stops11h 10m
Fri 12/1811:20 am -
2 stops8h 55m
Deal found 10/14![Southwest logo]()
$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/310:00 am -
2 stops11h 02m
Mon 11/96:35 am -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 10/12![United Airlines logo]()
$503
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Thu 11/126:00 am -
2 stops17h 16m
Thu 11/196:00 am -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 10/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$494
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Tue 11/38:54 am -
2 stops13h 26m
Tue 11/106:48 pm -
2 stops15h 34m
Deal found 10/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$509
Last-minute flights from Raleigh to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco. Data last updated October 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco. Data last updated October 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:30 am -
1 stop14h 25m
Mon 10/2610:14 pm -
1 stop14h 09m
Deal found 10/16![Frontier logo]()
$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Wed 10/286:35 pm -
2 stops21h 08m
Sat 10/316:02 am -
1 stop7h 17m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$378
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Wed 10/286:35 pm -
2 stops21h 08m
Fri 10/3010:17 pm -
1 stop13h 39m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$384
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/36:30 am -
2 stops17h 02m
Thu 11/122:21 pm -
2 stops18h 42m
Deal found 10/12![Frontier logo]()
$383
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/114:18 pm -
2 stops11h 02m
Wed 12/96:30 pm -
2 stops13h 56m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$382
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/121:39 pm -
2 stops13h 41m
Thu 11/1912:20 pm -
2 stops22h 52m
Deal found 10/13![Frontier logo]()
$376
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1312:58 pm -
1 stop10h 42m
Fri 11/1311:47 pm -
2 stops12h 09m
Deal found 10/13![Frontier logo]()
$379
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/146:42 am -
2 stops14h 37m
Tue 12/82:37 pm -
2 stops17h 49m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$381
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/174:18 pm -
2 stops19h 01m
Mon 12/79:06 pm -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$385
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/2110:49 pm -
2 stops14h 57m
Sat 12/510:41 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 10/12![Frontier logo]()
$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sat 11/214:16 pm -
1 stop9h 54m
Fri 11/277:00 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 10/13![American Airlines logo]()
$377
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/253:07 pm -
2 stops21h 37m
Tue 12/16:30 pm -
2 stops13h 59m
Deal found 10/12![Frontier logo]()
$386
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 October 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 17, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Wed 10/2812:40 pm -
1 stop10h 26m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/16![Delta logo]()
$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/231:28 pm -
2 stops29h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/13![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Wed 10/286:35 pm -
2 stops21h 08m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/14![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/2112:35 pm -
2 stops24h 09m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/15![Frontier logo]()
$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/254:18 pm -
1 stop9h 52m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/12![American Airlines logo]()
$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/2212:35 pm -
2 stops10h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/16![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/128:22 pm -
2 stops38h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/15![Frontier logo]()
$191
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Thu 12/245:14 pm -
1 stop27h 11m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/241:45 pm -
1 stop9h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/15![Delta logo]()
$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/309:17 pm -
3 stops50h 01m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 12/319:03 am -
1 stop9h 08m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$197
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 October 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $375 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $184 (Delta) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $477 |
Good round-trip deal | $515 or less |
Good one-way deal | $318 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 October 17, 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
Thu 11/26
6:15 am-2:00 pm
1 stop10h 45m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$219
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 11/1
6:17 pm-5:12 pm
1 stop25h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$268
Quickest round-trip
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 10/24
6:20 am-9:06 am
Nonstop5h 46m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$339
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 11/16
4:40 pm-7:48 pm
Nonstop6h 08m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$339
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
$339
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 12/19
4:26 pm-7:38 pm
Nonstop6h 12m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$339
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 11/9
4:40 pm-7:48 pm
Nonstop6h 08m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$339
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 12/26
8:11 am-11:19 am
Nonstop6h 08m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$380
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 11/24
4:40 pm-7:48 pm
Nonstop6h 08m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$404
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SFO San Francisco
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 11/12
8:15 am-11:19 am
Nonstop6h 04m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$404
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (average of $397). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco in October is currently the most expensive (average of $509). 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 October 17, 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
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 October 17, 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.
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
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$119 | Average$277 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$251 | Average$405 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$361 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$479 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$292 | Average$382 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$305 | Average$420 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$326 | Average$377 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |