Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Raleigh (SFO - RDU)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$220	Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is currently $220
Cheapest one-way flight	$100	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sat, May 9	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is currently $100
Cheapest nonstop flights	$349	United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is currently $349
Last-minute weekend getaway	$376	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Raleigh is currently $376
Cheapest business class flights	$458	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is currently $458

Fastest flight	5 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Raleigh takes 5 hr 15 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 San Francisco to Raleigh is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $200–380
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $265–315

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Raleigh

United

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $285–495

20 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - RDU Every day

422 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RDU Every day
Southwest

from $355

Typical price: $305–495

428 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RDU Every day
American

from $369

Typical price: $305–540

419 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RDU Every day
Delta

from $369

Typical price: $295–590

343 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RDU Every day
JetBlue

from $558

Typical price: $355–960

36 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RDU Every day
Frontier

from $220

Typical price: $230–560

29 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RDU Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 20 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 52 min 39 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Raleigh

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Raleigh are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $200 to $380.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $220. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $355, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $369, flying from May 15 to May 21.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $369, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $558, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $220, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh starts at $220 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $100 and departs on Sat, May 9.

5 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Raleigh.

Raleigh’s relatively moderate temperatures make it a year-round destination. Summers (Jun–Aug) are generally hot and humid. The North Carolina State Fair (Oct) offers rides, music and a flower and garden show. Winters (Dec–Feb) bring colder temperatures with the possibility of snow and sleet.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh.
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 San Francisco to Raleigh 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 San Francisco to Raleigh.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 20 nonstop flights and 422 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 428 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Raleigh are:

American offers 419 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .
Delta offers 343 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .
JetBlue offers 36 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .
Frontier offers 29 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Raleigh.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $220. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $355, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $369, flying from May 15 to May 21.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $369, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $558, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $220, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.

United flies direct from San Francisco to Raleigh.

There are 20 United direct flights from San Francisco to Raleigh 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 San Francisco and Raleigh at price $376 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

United flies direct from San Francisco to Raleigh.

There are 20 United direct flights from San Francisco to Raleigh 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 direct flights from San Francisco to Raleigh on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Raleigh start at $349 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Raleigh, 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 San Francisco and Raleigh start at $458 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Raleigh start at $220 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Raleigh, 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 San Francisco and Raleigh starts at $376 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Raleigh at price $376 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Raleigh, 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.