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Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco from $135

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United Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 9:15 pmRDU-SFO
6h 10mnonstop
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9:10 pm - 5:16 amSFO-RDU
5h 06mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Mon, Jan 5
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:24 pmRDU-SFO
10h 14m1 stop
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6:15 am - 6:29 pmSFO-RDU
33h 14m2 stops
$292Frontier
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Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 22
Frontier Logo
10:20 am - 1:31 pmRDU-SFO
30h 11m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 12:11 amSFO-RDU
38h 11m2 stops
$293Frontier
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 31
Frontier Logo
6:48 pm - 1:31 pmRDU-SFO
21h 43m2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 12:11 amSFO-RDU
38h 11m2 stops
$294Frontier
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 31
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:18 pmRDU-SFO
10h 08m1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:20 pm - 11:58 amSFO-RDU
9h 38m1 stop
$295Frontier
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Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 1:31 pmRDU-SFO
30h 11m1 stop
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4:59 pm - 10:24 amSFO-RDU
14h 25m2 stops
$296Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Tue, Mar 17
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:28 pmRDU-SFO
10h 18m1 stop
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4:59 pm - 7:19 pmSFO-RDU
23h 20m2 stops
$298Frontier
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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 15
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:56 amRDU-SFO
6h 11mnonstop
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12:43 am - 12:14 pmSFO-RDU
8h 31m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
JetBlue Logo
2:45 pm - 10:49 pmRDU-SFO
11h 04m1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:25 pmSFO-RDU
11h 25m1 stop
$300JetBlue
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Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 21
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 7:53 amRDU-SFO
28h 43m2 stops
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11:20 pm - 11:58 amSFO-RDU
9h 38m1 stop
$301Frontier
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Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Mar 11

United Airlines flights from Raleigh to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Raleigh to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 23
RDU6:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 10m
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
Jan 5
SFO9:10 pmSan Francisco
5h 06m
RDU5:16 amRaleigh-Durham
$289
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United Airlines
Jan 8
RDU8:45 amRaleigh-Durham
6h 11m
SFO11:56 amSan Francisco
Jan 11
SFO12:43 amSan Francisco
8h 31m
1 stop
RDU12:14 pmRaleigh-Durham
$299
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United Airlines
Dec 23
RDU6:20 amRaleigh-Durham
6h 12m
SFO9:32 amSan Francisco
Dec 30
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
7h 57m
1 stop
RDU10:32 amRaleigh-Durham
$321
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Frontier flights from Raleigh to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Raleigh to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 19
RDU6:10 amRaleigh-Durham
10h 14m
1 stop
SFO1:24 pmSan Francisco
Jan 22
SFO6:15 amSan Francisco
33h 14m
2 stops
RDU6:29 pmRaleigh-Durham
$292
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Frontier
Jan 9
RDU10:20 amRaleigh-Durham
30h 11m
1 stop
SFO1:31 pmSan Francisco
Jan 31
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
38h 11m
2 stops
RDU12:11 amRaleigh-Durham
$293
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Frontier
Jan 9
RDU6:48 pmRaleigh-Durham
21h 43m
2 stops
SFO1:31 pmSan Francisco
Jan 31
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
38h 11m
2 stops
RDU12:11 amRaleigh-Durham
$294
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 30, 2025.
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RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/23

6:05 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

9:10 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/19

6:10 am-1:24 pm

1 stop10h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

6:15 am-6:29 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$292

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/9

10:20 am-1:31 pm

1 stop30h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-12:11 am

2 stops38h 11m

$293

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/9

6:48 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops21h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-12:11 am

2 stops38h 11m

$294

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

6:10 am-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:20 pm-11:58 am

1 stop9h 38m

$295

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/9

10:20 am-1:31 pm

1 stop30h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

4:59 pm-10:24 am

2 stops14h 25m

$296

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/8

6:10 am-1:28 pm

1 stop10h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

4:59 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$298

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

8:45 am-11:56 am

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

12:43 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$299

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/18

2:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop11h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$300

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/7

6:10 am-7:53 am

2 stops28h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

11:20 pm-11:58 am

1 stop9h 38m

$301

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Raleigh and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of July, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $367.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Raleigh to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $478. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $861.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Raleigh to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $348. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,172.

What is the cheapest Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Raleigh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $396 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Raleigh for as low as $367 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Raleigh to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Raleigh to San Francisco flights are approximately 18% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$323

Fastest flight time

5h 42m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $323. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $389.
The fastest flight from Raleigh to San Francisco takes 5h 42m
Direct flights go from Raleigh to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco by plane?

    There are 2402.6 mi between Raleigh-Durham and San Francisco. By plane, this route typically takes 6h 08m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Raleigh-Durham Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Raleigh-Durham Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Raleigh to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from Raleigh to San Francisco

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JetBluePriceFrom $131Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,904 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $141Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,098 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $191Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,251 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,010 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,054 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Raleigh to San Francisco

    United Airlines flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco start from $289 round-trip. Over the 13 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $423 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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