Cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh

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Cheapest round-trip flights$220
Frontier1 stop31 hrThu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is currently $220
Cheapest one-way flight$110
Frontier1 stop9 hrWed, Apr 15
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is currently $110
Cheapest nonstop flights$329
UnitedNonstop6 hrFri, Apr 10 — Thu, Apr 16
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is currently $329
Last-minute weekend getaway$466
Southwest1 stop9 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Raleigh is currently $466
Cheapest business class flights$468
Frontier1 stop27 hrMon, May 4 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is currently $468
Fastest flight5 hr 4 minThe fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Raleigh takes 5 hr 4 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere 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 April. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Prices in January are usually between $220 and $330.

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Raleigh

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $329
    Typical price: $285–475
    11 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - RDUEvery day
    354 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - RDUEvery day
  • American
    from $339
    Typical price: $305–530
    455 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - RDUEvery day
  • Southwest
    from $342
    Typical price: $305–490
    375 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - RDUEvery day
  • Delta
    from $369
    Typical price: $290–570
    368 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - RDUEvery day
  • JetBlue
    from $369
    Typical price: $355–950
    44 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - RDUEvery day
  • Frontier
    from $220
    Typical price: $230–550
    26 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - RDUEvery day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    SacramentoUnited States1 hr 34 min78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi

Popular airports near Raleigh

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    RaleighUnited States21 min11 mi
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
    CharlotteUnited States2 hr 41 min135 mi
  • Richmond International Airport (RIC)
    RichmondUnited States2 hr 33 min139 mi
  • Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
    GreensboroUnited States1 hr 27 min76 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Raleigh

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Raleigh are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $200 to $320.
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 $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $329, flying from Apr 12 to Apr 21.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $339, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $342, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • 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 $369, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $220, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Raleigh starts at $220 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $110 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
5 hr 4 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 11 nonstop flights and 354 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 455 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Raleigh are:
  • Southwest offers 375 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
  • Delta offers 368 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
  • JetBlue offers 44 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
  • Frontier offers 26 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 $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $329, flying from Apr 12 to Apr 21.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $339, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $342, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • 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 $369, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Raleigh is $220, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
United flies direct from San Francisco to Raleigh.
  • There are 11 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 $466 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
United flies direct from San Francisco to Raleigh.
  • There are 11 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 $329 from Fri, Apr 10 to Thu, Apr 16 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 $468 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Raleigh start at $220 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22.
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 $466 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Raleigh at price $466 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
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.

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