Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $148
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sat, Feb 28
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $148
Cheapest one-way flight $100
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $100
Cheapest nonstop flights $227
Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sat, May 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $227
Last-minute weekend getaway $370
Frontier 1 stop 31 hr Fri, Feb 6 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $370
Cheapest business class flights $438
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sat, May 2
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $438
Fastest flight 5 hr 41 min The fastest nonstop flight from Raleigh to San Diego takes 5 hr 41 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

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: $200–325
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–310

Popular airlines from Raleigh to San Diego

  • Southwest
    from $257
    Typical price: $305–550
    471 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $337
    Typical price: $285–630
    340 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $247
    Typical price: $275–530
    334 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $227
    Typical price: $280–550
    240 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $227
    Typical price: $445–780
    22 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $269
    Typical price: $370–970
    21 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 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Diego are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $200 to $325.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $148. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $257, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $337, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
  • The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $247, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
  • The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $227, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $227, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $269, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego starts at $148 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $100 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
5 hr 41 min is the shortest flight time from Raleigh to San Diego.
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.
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 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 flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 471 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:
  • Delta offers 340 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • American offers 334 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 240 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 22 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • JetBlue offers 21 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.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $148. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $257, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $337, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
  • The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $247, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
  • The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $227, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $227, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $269, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
No airline flies direct from Raleigh to San Diego.
  • There are 471 Southwest connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 340 Delta connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 334 American connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 240 United connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 22 Alaska connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 JetBlue connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and San Diego at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Feb 6 to Mon, Feb 9.
No airline flies direct from Raleigh to San Diego.
  • There are 471 Southwest connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 340 Delta connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 334 American connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 240 United connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 22 Alaska connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 JetBlue connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Diego start at $227 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sat, May 2 with Alaska.
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.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Diego start at $438 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sat, May 2 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Diego start at $148 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Raleigh and San Diego starts at $370 from Fri, Feb 6 to Mon, Feb 9 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and San Diego at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Feb 6 to Mon, Feb 9.
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.

Search more flights

Popular trips from Raleigh

  1. Paris
    $444
    Mar 22 — Mar 29
    1 stop 10 hr 25 min Icelandair
  2. Barcelona
    $522
    Apr 24 — May 2
    1 stop 12 hr 15 min Icelandair
  3. Denver
    $108
    Feb 21 — Feb 28
    Nonstop 4 hr 16 min Frontier
  4. Miami
    $102
    Feb 14 — Feb 21
    Nonstop 2 hr 15 min Frontier

Find cheap flights from Raleigh to anywhere

Find cheap flights on popular routes