Cheap Flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
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August 12 - August 26
RDU - San Francisco
$367
$242
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August 5 - August 11
RDU - San Francisco
$393
$242
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September 2 - September 8
RDU - San Francisco
$362
$242
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September 2 - September 9
RDU - San Francisco
$362
$243
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August 5 - August 18
RDU - San Francisco
$356
$249
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September 16 - September 23
RDU - San Francisco
$373
$249
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September 9 - September 15
RDU - San Francisco
$367
$249
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July 13 - July 14
RDU - San Francisco
$318
$250
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July 17 - July 19
RDU - San Francisco
$319
$250
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July 21 - July 26
RDU - San Francisco
$306
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Insights for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
How much is a round trip from Raleigh to San Francisco
Regular price: $295 - $384
Prices for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco is between $295 and $384. The current lowest deal is $242 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 12 to Aug 26.
now $242
Low $295
High $384
The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco
The cheapest month to fly from RDU to SFO is February, with a median price of $239. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $563. Prices are generally lower from January to November.
February
Flights from $239
September
Flights from $563
Direct flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to San Francisco
Sat, Jul 4
RDU - San Francisco
Raleigh (RDU) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$282
$261
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
RDU - San Francisco
Raleigh (RDU) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$308
$265
One-way
Thu, Jul 9
RDU - San Francisco
Raleigh (RDU) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$329
$251
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
RDU - San Francisco
Raleigh (RDU) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$311
$251
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
RDU - San Francisco
Raleigh (RDU) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$303
$251
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
RDU - San Francisco
Raleigh (RDU) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$321
$251
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
Oct 10 - Oct 14
$556 → $306
45%
Oct 22 - Oct 24
$557 → $313
44%
Oct 24 - Oct 30
$543 → $314
42%
Oct 21 - Nov 4
$520 → $295
43%
Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco
Raleigh - San Francisco route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level.
Recent fares for Raleigh to San Francisco are near the typical level of $463.
📅 Best time to fly
February is historically cheapest at $239.
Historically, February has the cheapest median price at $239 for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 18h 56m.
Flights from Raleigh to San Francisco typically take 18h 56m, with most routes involving connections.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route.
Connecting flights make up 91.1% of deals, with direct options less common for this route.
🏆 Airline highlight
United Airlines offers direct flights.
United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights from Raleigh to San Francisco.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently.
Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.
Raleigh main airports to depart from
Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)
Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco.
📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$242
San Francisco main airports to arrive at
San Francisco International (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway to San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.
📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, BART, and bus)
💸 Flights from ~$242
Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative
Oakland International (OAK)
Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and direct BART public transit access.
📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)
💸 Flights from ~$277
San Jose International (SJC)
San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay tech corridor with fewer weather delays.
📍 ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$261
Sacramento International (SMF)
Sacramento International is a large-scale airport with a robust domestic route network for northern and eastern metro areas.
📍 ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$240
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.
📍 ~90 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$295
Monterey Regional (MRY)
Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region with a relaxed terminal.
📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$319
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