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$284+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Santa Fe (RDU - SAF)

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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAF
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Fe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Santa Fe (SAF). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$284
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$472
From Raleigh-Durham to Santa Fe
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Santa Fe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Santa Fe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/272:47 pmRDU - SAF
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/302:05 pmSAF - RDU
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/256:00 amRDU - SAF
2 stops13h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/317:00 amSAF - RDU
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$290

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

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RaleighSanta Fe

RDU - SAF

RDUSAF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/27

2:47 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Santa Fe

Tue 9/30

2:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$284

RaleighSanta Fe

RDU - SAF

RDUSAF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-5:06 pm

2 stops13h 06m

Santa Fe

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-3:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$290

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Fe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Santa Fe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Fe?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Fe (average of $372). Flying from Raleigh to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 SAF?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Santa Fe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh to Santa Fe, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Fe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Raleigh to Santa Fe by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Santa Fe round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Fe, with prices starting at $284. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $290 round trip. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Santa Fe that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Santa Fe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Santa Fe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Santa Fe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Fe (average of $372). Flying from Raleigh to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 2 airlines flying from Raleigh to Santa Fe

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Santa Fe. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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