Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $180
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight $90
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Apr 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights $289
United Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is currently $289
Last-minute weekend getaway $333
United Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to San Francisco is currently $333
Cheapest business class flights $1,049
United Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Wed, Apr 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is currently $1,049
Fastest flight 6 hr 1 min The fastest nonstop flight from Raleigh to San Francisco takes 6 hr 1 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 Francisco is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: $190–300
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $270–460

Popular airlines from Raleigh to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $289
    Typical price: $285–465
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    RDU - SFO Every day
    479 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $309
    Typical price: $285–560
    400 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $309
    Typical price: $305–510
    355 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $309
    Typical price: $305–495
    245 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SFO Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $263
    Typical price: $355–890
    37 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    from $306
    Typical price: $420–910
    21 weekly connecting flights
    RDU - SFO 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 Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Francisco are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $190 to $300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $289, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $309, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $309, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $309, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $263, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $306, flying from Apr 23 to May 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Francisco starts at $180 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
6 hr 1 min is the shortest flight time from Raleigh to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco.
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 Francisco 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 Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 12 nonstop flights and 479 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Raleigh to San Francisco are:
  • Delta offers 400 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 355 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Southwest offers 245 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • JetBlue offers 37 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Raleigh and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $289, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $309, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $309, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $309, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $263, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is $306, flying from Apr 23 to May 2.
United flies direct from Raleigh to San Francisco.
  • There are 12 United direct flights from Raleigh to San Francisco 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 Francisco at price $333 is offered by United from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
United flies direct from Raleigh to San Francisco.
  • There are 12 United direct flights from Raleigh to San Francisco 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 Raleigh to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Francisco start at $289 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco, 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 Francisco start at $1,049 from Thu, Apr 2 to Wed, Apr 8 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and San Francisco start at $180 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25.
To book business class trips from Raleigh to San Francisco, 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 Francisco starts at $333 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and San Francisco at price $333 is offered by United from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco, 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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