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$283+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAF
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
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 June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$703
From Raleigh-Durham to Santa Fe
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 June 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/295:16 amRDU - SAF
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/54:48 pmSAF - RDU
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/56:39 amRDU - SAF
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/127:05 amSAF - RDU
2 stops8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$384

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

Fly from

Raleigh

Fly to

Santa Fe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSanta Fe

RDU - SAF

RDUSAF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/29

5:16 am-9:25 am

1 stop6h 09m

Santa Fe

Tue 8/5

4:48 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 07m

$283

RaleighSanta Fe

RDU - SAF

RDUSAF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/5

6:39 am-11:29 am

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Fe

Sat 7/12

7:05 am-5:16 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$384

RaleighSanta Fe

RDU - SAF

RDUSAF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/29

3:27 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$341

RaleighSanta Fe

RDU - SAF

RDUSAF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/30

4:33 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$388

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Deals found on 6/14

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 June 16, 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.

Rainfall in Santa Fe by month

Plan your trip to Santa Fe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Fe ranges from 0.5 - 2.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.6 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Santa Fe when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Santa Fe by month

Plan your trip to Santa Fe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Fe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 June 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Raleigh to Santa Fe have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
8,801 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
8,801 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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 $283. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $384 round trip. These flights start at 40% 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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