CA $201 Cheap Flights from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $201 for one-way flights and CA $385 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

JetBlue Airways
JetBlue Airways
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
JetBlue Airways
Delta
United

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $190 - CA $370 per traveller.

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Flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (RDU - SFO) route information
Origin airport
Raleigh - Durham Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue Airways
Roundtrip price
CA $384
Distance
3831 km
Average flight time
2 hours 41 mins

Raleigh to San Francisco Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Raleigh to San Francisco 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to San Francisco from Raleigh whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to San Francisco Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Raleigh to San Francisco today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl., RDU to San Francisco Intl., SFO 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Raleigh to San Francisco—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San Francisco from Raleigh currently is just CA $385 rising to CA $530.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in August when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San Francisco  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to San Francisco from Raleigh 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to San Francisco with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey between Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is CA $385. But you better act quick. This figure is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to SFO?
When it comes to cancellation fees, every airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from RDU to San Francisco Airport that have flexible change policies?
Use our "No change fees" filter to find flexible ticketing options for your flight from RDU to San Francisco Airport. This allows you to lock in a fantastic price ahead of time and still have the freedom to make changes without any extra fees. You'll just need to pay the fare difference, if applicable.
How many hours is the flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to SFO?
You may like to bring your own on-board entertainment (like some downloaded podcasts), as it takes roughly 8 hours and 52 minutes to arrive at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) from RDU. A good set of noise-cancelling earphones will be useful too.
How far is the flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Francisco Airport?
The flying distance from RDU to SFO is 3,900 kilometres. Squeeze in a nap or finish off your latest read and the trip will zip by.
Which airlines fly direct from Raleigh–Durham Airport to San Francisco Airport?
If you're looking to fly directly from Raleigh–Durham Airport to San Francisco Airport, United Airlines (UA) is a great choice. It operates 52 flights each month between Morrisville and San Francisco.
Are Raleigh–Durham Airport to San Francisco Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes pick up a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Raleigh–Durham Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cropping up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines publish prices so far in advance.

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