CA $154 Cheap Flights from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN)

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Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $154 for one-way flights and CA $307 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Breeze Airways
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways
Spirit Airlines
Breeze Airways
Delta
American Airlines
JetBlue Airways

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $189 - CA $624 per traveller.

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Flight from Raleigh to San Diego (RDU - SAN) route information
Origin airport
Raleigh - Durham Intl.
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta, JetBlue Airways
Roundtrip price
CA $307
Distance
3502 km
Average flight time
4 hours 40 mins

Raleigh to San Diego Flights

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

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl., RDU to San Diego Intl., SAN 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Raleigh to San Diego—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San Diego from Raleigh currently is just CA $307 rising to CA $417.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in September when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San Diego  
  • 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 Diego 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 Diego with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Diego Airport?
Round-trip journeys between RDU and SAN start from CA $307. This is based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book ASAP so you don't miss out. 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 Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
We understand that circumstances change unexpectedly, so we've made it as easy as possible for you to cancel your trip online. Just head to the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to SAN that have flexible change policies?
Plenty of airlines offer the option to move your flight without a change fee. All you pay is any additional cost for the new flight. When looking for Raleigh–Durham Airport to SAN flights, you'll see a "No change fees" box for you to tick.
How many hours is the flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to SAN?
The flight time from RDU to San Diego Airport is approximately 7 hours and 11 minutes. Put your headphones on, listen to your favourite tunes and the hours will fly by.
How far is the flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Diego Airport?
The flight distance between RDU and SAN is 3,500 kilometres. Bring a drink, a few snacks and a laptop filled with movies. Keep yourself entertained and the time will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from Raleigh–Durham Airport to San Diego Airport?
Breeze Airways (MX) is one of the preferred choices for many travellers flying between Raleigh–Durham Airport and SAN. Choose from the 0 flights it operates on this route each month. Love some more options? Check out what's available with Frontier Airlines (F9). This carrier offers 0 monthly flights between these destinations.
Are Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some super cheap fares from Raleigh–Durham Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) cropping up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continuously — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines advertise prices that far in advance.

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