Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $138
Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Wed, Jan 14
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $138
Cheapest one-way flight $65
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jan 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $65
Cheapest nonstop flights $248
Breeze Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Thu, Dec 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $248
Last-minute weekend getaway $404
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $404
Cheapest business class flights $1,027
Delta 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Sat, Feb 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $1,027
Fastest flight 5 hr 53 min The fastest nonstop flight from Raleigh to San Diego takes 5 hr 53 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to San Diego is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–310
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–310

Popular airlines from Raleigh to San Diego

  • Southwest
    from $222
    Typical price: $320–590
    464 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $217
    Typical price: $295–550
    399 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $253
    Typical price: $285–670
    341 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $277
    Typical price: $295–560
    237 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • Breeze
    Nonstop
    from $248
    Typical price: $235–540
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    RDU - SAN Every Tue, Thu, Sun
    4 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • JetBlue
    from $351
    Typical price: $360–990
    24 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Raleigh

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    Raleigh United States 21 min 11 mi
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
    Charlotte United States 2 hr 41 min 135 mi
  • Richmond International Airport (RIC)
    Richmond United States 2 hr 33 min 139 mi
  • Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
    Greensboro United States 1 hr 27 min 76 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 22 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to San Diego

When are the cheapest days to fly from Raleigh to San Diego?
The cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Diego are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $165 to $310.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $65.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $222, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 21.
  • The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $217, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 20.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $253, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $277, flying from Feb 7 to Feb 14.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $248, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 11.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $351, flying from Feb 2 to Feb 11.
What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego starts at $138 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $65 and departs on Thu, Jan 8.
How long does it take to fly from Raleigh to San Diego?
5 hr 53 min is the shortest flight time from Raleigh to San Diego.
When should you fly to San Diego, United States?
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Raleigh to San Diego?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Raleigh to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What is the best airline to fly from Raleigh to San Diego?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Raleigh to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Raleigh to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Breeze is the most popular. Breeze offers 3 nonstop flights and 4 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 464 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Raleigh to San Diego are:
  • American offers 399 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 341 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 237 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • JetBlue offers 24 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Raleigh and San Diego.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $65.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $222, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 21.
  • The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $217, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 20.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $253, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $277, flying from Feb 7 to Feb 14.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $248, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 11.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $351, flying from Feb 2 to Feb 11.
Which airlines have direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
Breeze flies direct from Raleigh to San Diego.
  • There are 3 Breeze direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Raleigh to San Diego?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and San Diego at price $404 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
Breeze flies direct from Raleigh to San Diego.
  • There are 3 Breeze direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego available?
Direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Diego start at $248 from Thu, Dec 4 to Thu, Dec 11 with Breeze.
How can I find nonstop flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Raleigh to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Diego start at $1,027 from Sat, Jan 31 to Sat, Feb 7 with Delta.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Raleigh to San Diego?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Diego start at $138 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 14.
How can I book business class trips from Raleigh to San Diego?
To book business class trips from Raleigh to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
Are there any last-minute deals from Raleigh to San Diego next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Raleigh and San Diego starts at $404 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with Frontier.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Raleigh to San Diego?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and San Diego at price $404 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego?
To find last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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