Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $159
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Sat, Feb 28
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $159
Cheapest one-way flight $90
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Apr 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights $217
Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sat, May 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $217
Last-minute weekend getaway $296
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $296
Cheapest business class flights $997
United 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego is currently $997
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 February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $190–320
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–310

Popular airlines from Raleigh to San Diego

  • Southwest
    from $262
    Typical price: $305–550
    492 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $317
    Typical price: $285–630
    349 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $237
    Typical price: $280–530
    346 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $237
    Typical price: $285–560
    218 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $217
    Typical price: $445–780
    22 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SAN Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $269
    Typical price: $375–970
    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 February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $190 to $320.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $262, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 28.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $317, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
  • The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $237, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
  • The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $237, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $217, 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 $159 from Thu, Feb 19 to Sat, Feb 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
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 492 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 349 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • American offers 346 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 218 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 $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $262, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 28.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $317, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
  • The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $237, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
  • The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $237, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Raleigh to San Diego is $217, 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 492 Southwest connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 349 Delta connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 346 American connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 218 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 $296 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2.
No airline flies direct from Raleigh to San Diego.
  • There are 492 Southwest connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 349 Delta connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 346 American connecting flights from Raleigh to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 218 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 $217 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 $997 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Diego start at $159 from Thu, Feb 19 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 $296 from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and San Diego at price $296 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2.
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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