San Francisco

$173+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco (RDU - SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
Jul 21 — Jul 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco are usually found in November or December, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco

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 21, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Thu 7/212:26 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop15h 01m
Frontier
Wed 7/156:00 am
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop26h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$349
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/206:50 am
RDU
-
SFO
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/195:35 pm
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop22h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/16:28 pm
RDU
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
Frontier
Mon 7/139:39 pm
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop10h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/301:21 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop12h 38m
Frontier
Sat 8/156:04 pm
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop14h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 6/306:28 pm
RDU
-
SFO
2 stops28h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/810:23 pm
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/411:47 am
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop10h 39m
Frontier
Wed 7/84:30 pm
SFO
-
RDU
2 stops21h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 9/226:34 am
RDU
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 9/266:10 am
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 7/106:09 pm
RDU
-
SFO
2 stops17h 39m
Frontier
Thu 7/169:39 pm
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop10h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Tue 8/1810:50 am
RDU
-
SFO
2 stops12h 06m
Frontier
Fri 8/216:00 am
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 8/1311:29 am
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1811:59 pm
SFO
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$359
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2612:10 pm
RDU
-
SFO
1 stop10h 45m
Frontier
Sun 6/286:00 am
SFO
-
RDU
1 stop26h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$360

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 June 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$477

Good round-trip deal

$492 or less

Good one-way deal

$303 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-San Francisco flights.
From Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco.

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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 21, 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

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/29

8:39 am-11:25 am

Nonstop5h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 10/3

6:10 am-6:48 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$355

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/14

6:15 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

7:13 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$369

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/21

6:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

10:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$380

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/6

4:20 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

11:15 am-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$396

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/14

4:10 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

11:00 am-12:45 am

2 stops10h 45m

$403

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/29

6:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

11:40 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$419

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/6

4:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

7:45 pm-9:50 am

2 stops11h 05m

$443
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/6

9:50 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

11:59 pm-8:19 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$445

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/19

12:30 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$465

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/4

6:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

12:05 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$469

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.
  • 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.

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?

Booking 76 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (average of $389). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $477). 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 21, 2026.

When flying from Raleigh to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on RDU

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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 21, 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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 42m 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?

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to San Francisco?

    Departing from Raleigh to San Francisco will take you 5h 46m. Raleigh and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2393 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $119. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $229 and $250, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 71% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $90. American Airlines flights start at $110 while deals on Delta start at $131 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: United Airlines (76%), Virgin Australia (72%), Air New Zealand (72%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $182. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco) can be booked for $273 on average, our data indicates $533 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 Atlanta?

    Most Atlanta visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, and Fox Theatre. Those on a layover in Atlanta interested in visiting Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, or Fox Theatre can do so by traveling 8.6 mi, 8.4 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $55 per day.

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

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl for about $59.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (average of $389). Flying from Raleigh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $477). 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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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 June 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$282Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$302Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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