Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $188
Breeze Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 21 — Thu, May 28
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $188
Cheapest one-way flight $89
Breeze Nonstop 6 hr Tue, Jun 9
The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $89
Last-minute weekend getaway $238
United 1 stop 9 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $238
Cheapest business class flights $473
Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $473
Fastest flight 5 hr 18 min The fastest nonstop flight from Raleigh to San Diego takes 5 hr 18 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to San Diego is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: $195–290
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–310

Popular airlines from Raleigh to San Diego

  • Southwest
    from $304
    Typical price: $285–540
    708 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $257
    Typical price: $275–530
    463 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $277
    Typical price: $275–620
    386 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $237
    Typical price: $385–780
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
    16 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $258
    Typical price: $275–550
    273 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • Breeze
    Nonstop
    from $188
    Typical price: $235–480
    1 weekly nonstop flight
    RDU - SAN Every Thu
    8 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

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 April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $195 to $290.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $188. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $304, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 7.
  • The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $257, flying from May 23 to May 30.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $237, flying from May 23 to May 30.
  • The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $258, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $188, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego starts at $188 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $89 and departs on Tue, Jun 9.
5 hr 18 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 nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 708 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 463 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 386 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 273 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Breeze offers 1 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. Breeze 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 Breeze from $188. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $304, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 7.
  • The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $257, flying from May 23 to May 30.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $277, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $237, flying from May 23 to May 30.
  • The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $258, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $188, flying from May 21 to May 28.
Alaska and Breeze fly direct from Raleigh to San Diego.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 1 Breeze direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Thursday.
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 $238 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Alaska and Breeze fly direct from Raleigh to San Diego.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 1 Breeze direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Thursday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Raleigh to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Diego start at $188 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28 with Breeze.
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 $473 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Diego start at $188 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 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 $238 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and San Diego at price $238 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
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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