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Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco from $139

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6:10 pm - 12:04 amRDU-SFO
8h 54m1 stop
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6:29 am - 4:28 pmSFO-RDU
6h 59m1 stop
$288
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Thu, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:45 amRDU-SFO
5h 45mnonstop
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11:20 pm - 7:22 amSFO-RDU
5h 02mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 27
Frontier Logo
5:23 pm - 12:16 amRDU-SFO
9h 53m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 9:03 amSFO-RDU
22h 03m2 stops
$290Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 1
Frontier Logo
6:22 am - 6:19 pmRDU-SFO
14h 57m2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:29 am - 4:28 pmSFO-RDU
6h 59m1 stop
$293Frontier
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 3
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 8:10 pmRDU-SFO
10h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:05 pm - 9:55 amSFO-RDU
9h 50m1 stop
$298Southwest
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Thu, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 23
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 11:43 pmRDU-SFO
7h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 5:34 pmSFO-RDU
7h 19m1 stop
$299Delta
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 29
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 8:10 pmRDU-SFO
8h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 9:50 pmSFO-RDU
7h 10m1 stop
$303Southwest
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 7
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 11:43 pmRDU-SFO
7h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:35 am - 10:54 amSFO-RDU
7h 19m1 stop
$307Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
1:22 pm - 9:25 pmRDU-SFO
11h 03m1 stop
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8:00 am - 10:08 pmSFO-RDU
11h 08m2 stops
$314American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 10:56 pmRDU-SFO
9h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 10:49 amSFO-RDU
6h 59m1 stop
$337American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12

Frontier flights from Raleigh to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Raleigh to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 8
RDU5:23 pmRaleigh-Durham
30h 58m
2 stops
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
Sep 12
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 47m
1 stop
RDU10:47 pmRaleigh-Durham
$289
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Frontier
Sep 26
RDU5:23 pmRaleigh-Durham
9h 53m
1 stop
SFO12:16 amSan Francisco
Oct 1
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
22h 03m
2 stops
RDU9:03 amRaleigh-Durham
$290
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Frontier
Sep 22
RDU6:22 amRaleigh-Durham
14h 57m
2 stops
SFO6:19 pmSan Francisco
Oct 3
SFO6:29 amSan Francisco
6h 59m
1 stop
RDU4:28 pmRaleigh-Durham
$293
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United Airlines flights from Raleigh to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Raleigh to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 16
RDU7:00 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 45m
SFO9:45 amSan Francisco
Oct 27
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
5h 02m
RDU7:22 amRaleigh-Durham
$289
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United Airlines
Sep 13
RDU7:00 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 45m
SFO9:45 amSan Francisco
Sep 23
SFO11:11 pmSan Francisco
5h 17m
RDU7:28 amRaleigh-Durham
$319
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United Airlines
Oct 2
RDU10:36 amRaleigh-Durham
7h 47m
1 stop
SFO3:23 pmSan Francisco
Oct 3
SFO7:30 amSan Francisco
5h 13m
RDU3:43 pmRaleigh-Durham
$327
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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 August 28, 2025.
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Price

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/25

6:10 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

6:29 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$288

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/16

7:00 am-9:45 am

Nonstop5h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

11:20 pm-7:22 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$289

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/26

5:23 pm-12:16 am

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

8:00 am-9:03 am

2 stops22h 03m

$290

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/22

6:22 am-6:19 pm

2 stops14h 57m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

6:29 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$293

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/18

1:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

9:05 pm-9:55 am

1 stop9h 50m

$298

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/16

6:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

7:15 am-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$299

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/29

3:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

11:40 am-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$303

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/15

6:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

12:35 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 19m

$307

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/20

1:22 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop11h 03m

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

8:00 am-10:08 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$314

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/10

4:20 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

12:50 am-10:49 am

1 stop6h 59m

$337

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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 $389.

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 $502. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $817.

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 $1,195.

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 $402 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 $363 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 August 2025, prices for Raleigh to San Francisco flights are approximately 39% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Raleigh to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Raleigh to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Raleigh to San Francisco (RDU to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$317

Fastest flight time

5h 45m

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 $317. 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 45m
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 5h 45m.

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
JetBluePriceFrom $131Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,920 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $141Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,204 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $229Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $260Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,977 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,944 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Raleigh to San Francisco

    Southwest flight deals from Raleigh to San Francisco start from $229 round-trip. Over the 3 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $418 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • United Airlines Flights From Raleigh to San Francisco

    The best United Airlines deal for Raleigh to San Francisco flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $289, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $444 round-trip. United Airlines operates 16 flights out of Raleigh into San Francisco in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 8,944 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.

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