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Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $109 and round-trip from $180. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      RDU 6:20 AM
      5h 46m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:06 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | United Airlines
      SFO 8:10 AM
      5h 14m
      Nonstop
      RDU 4:24 PM
      San Francisco - Raleigh | Sat, Oct 24 | United Airlines
      $477 $672
      28% off
      28% off
      $672 $477
    • RDU 6:43 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | United Airlines
      SFO 2:25 PM
      5h 5m
      Nonstop
      RDU 10:30 PM
      San Francisco - Raleigh | Tue, Nov 17 | United Airlines
      $477 $672
      28% off
      28% off
      $672 $477
    • RDU 6:30 AM
      14h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 5:55 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 6:02 AM
      8h 36m
      1 stop
      RDU 5:38 PM
      San Francisco - Raleigh | Wed, Oct 28 | Frontier Airlines
      $180 $672
      73% off
      73% off
      $672 $180
    • RDU 1:19 PM
      10h 21m
      1 stop
      SFO 8:40 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 12:20 PM
      26h 18m
      1 stop
      RDU 5:38 PM
      San Francisco - Raleigh | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
      $226
      66% off
      $672 $226
    • RDU 5:22 PM
      8h 18m
      1 stop
      SFO 10:40 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 6:02 AM
      8h 36m
      1 stop
      RDU 5:38 PM
      San Francisco - Raleigh | Wed, Oct 28 | Frontier Airlines
      $236
      65% off
      $672 $236
    • RDU 6:35 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:20 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 6:02 AM
      9h 37m
      1 stop
      RDU 6:39 PM
      San Francisco - Raleigh | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
      $245
      64% off
      $672 $245
    • RDU 5:01 PM
      19h 38m
      1 stop
      SFO 9:39 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 10:41 PM
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      RDU 11:26 AM
      San Francisco - Raleigh | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      $255
      62% off
      $672 $255
    • RDU 6:30 AM
      14h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 5:55 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 18 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 10:50 PM
      11h
      1 stop
      RDU 12:50 PM
      San Francisco - Raleigh | Mon, Oct 26 |
      $263
      61% off
      $672 $263
    • RDU 5:19 PM
      10h 1m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:20 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 11:52 PM
      8h 18m
      1 stop
      RDU 11:10 AM
      San Francisco - Raleigh | Sun, Nov 1 | Frontier Airlines
      $267
      60% off
      $672 $267
    • RDU 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
      SFO 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      RDU 4:00 PM
      San Francisco - Raleigh | Wed, Oct 21 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      RDU 7:37 PM
      7h 43m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:20 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
      $109 $355
      69% off
      69% off
      $355 $109
    • RDU 6:35 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:20 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
      $126 $355
      65% off
      65% off
      $355 $126
    • RDU 6:30 AM
      14h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 5:55 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | Frontier Airlines
      $127 $355
      64% off
      64% off
      $355 $127
    • RDU 6:30 AM
      14h 40m
      1 stop
      SFO 6:10 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
      $132
      63% off
      $355 $132
    • RDU 5:19 PM
      10h 1m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:20 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      $137
      61% off
      $355 $137
    • RDU 5:01 PM
      10h 42m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:43 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | Frontier Airlines
      $138
      61% off
      $355 $138
    • RDU 6:35 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:20 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      $138
      77% off
      $598 $138
    • RDU 7:37 PM
      7h 43m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:20 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      $138
      77% off
      $598 $138
    • RDU 5:01 PM
      8h 52m
      1 stop
      SFO 10:53 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      $139
      61% off
      $355 $139
    • RDU 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      RDU 6:43 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | United Airlines
      $280 $598
      53% off
      53% off
      $598 $280
    • RDU 6:47 PM
      6h 3m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | United Airlines
      $281 $598
      53% off
      53% off
      $598 $281
    • RDU 4:40 PM
      6h 8m
      Nonstop
      SFO 7:48 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | United Airlines
      $295 $598
      51% off
      51% off
      $598 $295
    • RDU 4:40 PM
      6h 8m
      Nonstop
      SFO 7:48 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | United Airlines
      $302
      49% off
      $598 $302
    • RDU 6:43 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | United Airlines
      $346
      42% off
      $598 $346
    • RDU 4:40 PM
      6h 8m
      Nonstop
      SFO 7:48 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | United Airlines
      $346
      42% off
      $598 $346
    • RDU 6:43 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
      $354
      41% off
      $598 $354
    • RDU 4:50 PM
      6h 8m
      Nonstop
      SFO 7:58 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | United Airlines
      $356
      40% off
      $598 $356
    • RDU 6:43 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | United Airlines
      $377
      37% off
      $598 $377
    • RDU 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      RDU 6:43 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | United Airlines
      $280 $598
      53% off
      53% off
      $598 $280
    • RDU 6:47 PM
      6h 3m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | United Airlines
      $281 $598
      53% off
      53% off
      $598 $281
    • RDU 4:40 PM
      6h 8m
      Nonstop
      SFO 7:48 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | United Airlines
      $295 $598
      51% off
      51% off
      $598 $295
    • RDU 4:40 PM
      6h 8m
      Nonstop
      SFO 7:48 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | United Airlines
      $302
      49% off
      $598 $302
    • RDU 6:43 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | United Airlines
      $346
      42% off
      $598 $346
    • RDU 4:40 PM
      6h 8m
      Nonstop
      SFO 7:48 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | United Airlines
      $346
      42% off
      $598 $346
    • RDU 6:43 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
      $354
      41% off
      $598 $354
    • RDU 4:50 PM
      6h 8m
      Nonstop
      SFO 7:58 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | United Airlines
      $356
      40% off
      $598 $356
    • RDU 6:43 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | United Airlines
      $377
      37% off
      $598 $377
    • RDU 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      RDU 5:26 PM
      5h 44m
      Nonstop
      SFO 8:10 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | United Airlines
      $395 $770
      49% off
      49% off
      $770 $395
    • RDU 8:39 AM
      5h 46m
      Nonstop
      SFO 11:25 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 20 | United Airlines
      $402 $770
      48% off
      48% off
      $770 $402
    • RDU 5:26 PM
      5h 44m
      Nonstop
      SFO 8:10 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | United Airlines
      $424 $770
      45% off
      45% off
      $770 $424
    • RDU 9:45 AM
      5h 46m
      Nonstop
      SFO 12:31 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 23 | United Airlines
      $425
      45% off
      $770 $425
    • RDU 9:45 AM
      5h 46m
      Nonstop
      SFO 12:31 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | United Airlines
      $482
      37% off
      $770 $482
    • RDU 9:45 AM
      5h 46m
      Nonstop
      SFO 12:31 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 18 | United Airlines
      $523
      32% off
      $770 $523
    • RDU 8:39 AM
      5h 46m
      Nonstop
      SFO 11:25 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | United Airlines
      $529
      31% off
      $770 $529
    • RDU 7:37 PM
      7h 38m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:15 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 23 | Frontier Airlines
      $143
      81% off
      $770 $143
    • RDU 6:35 PM
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:15 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
      $163
      79% off
      $770 $163
    • RDU 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • RDU 5:26 PM
      5h 44m
      Nonstop
      SFO 8:10 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | United Airlines
      $424 $971
      56% off
      56% off
      $971 $424
    • RDU 5:26 PM
      5h 44m
      Nonstop
      SFO 8:10 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | United Airlines
      $355 $971
      63% off
      63% off
      $971 $355
    • RDU 5:26 PM
      5h 44m
      Nonstop
      SFO 8:10 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | United Airlines
      $482 $971
      50% off
      50% off
      $971 $482
    • RDU 5:26 PM
      5h 44m
      Nonstop
      SFO 8:10 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | United Airlines
      $395
      59% off
      $971 $395
    • RDU 6:47 PM
      6h 3m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 30 | United Airlines
      $689
      28% off
      $971 $689
    • RDU 6:47 PM
      6h 3m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:50 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | United Airlines
      $281
      71% off
      $971 $281
    • RDU 8:15 AM
      6h 4m
      Nonstop
      SFO 11:19 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 24 | United Airlines
      $308
      68% off
      $971 $308
    • RDU 8:15 AM
      6h 4m
      Nonstop
      SFO 11:19 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 27 | United Airlines
      $476
      51% off
      $971 $476
    • RDU 8:05 AM
      6h 6m
      Nonstop
      SFO 11:11 AM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | United Airlines
      $399
      59% off
      $971 $399
    • RDU 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Raleigh - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Raleigh to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in March, with an average price of $206. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as $487.

$487
$347
$206
$66
    Cheapest
  • $435
    Oct
  • $487
    Nov
  • $235
    Dec
  • $444
    Jan
  • $296
    Feb
  • $206
    Mar
  • $245
    Apr
  • $407
    May
  • $365
    Jun
  • $320
    Jul
  • $288
    Aug
  • $263
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$402
$328
$253
$179
    Cheapest
  • $351
    Mon
  • $334
    Tue
  • $253
    Wed
  • $345
    Thu
  • $337
    Fri
  • $288
    Sat
  • $402
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Frontier Airlines (from $109) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From $109
Alaska Airlines
From $160
Delta Air Lines
From $165
American Airlines
From $174
Hahn Air
From $200
Sun Country Airlines
From $227
United Airlines
From $242
Jetblue Airways
From $279
Breeze Airways
From $341

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What is the flight schedule from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Raleigh to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. F92225

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    4:51 PM

    RDU

    4h 9m

    Nonstop

    7:00 PM

    DEN

    S - T - T F -
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  2. F93439

    Denver International Airport

    10:42 PM

    DEN

    2h 53m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  3. DL2538

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    6:00 AM

    RDU

    2h 58m

    Nonstop

    7:58 AM

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. DL2074

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    10:15 AM

    MSP

    4h 16m

    Nonstop

    12:31 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. DL1488

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1:45 PM

    RDU

    1h 34m

    Nonstop

    3:19 PM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. DL517

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    5:20 PM

    ATL

    5h 17m

    Nonstop

    7:37 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  7. F91669

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1:16 PM

    RDU

    1h 37m

    Nonstop

    2:53 PM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. F91447

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    3:28 PM

    ATL

    5h 27m

    Nonstop

    5:55 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  9. DL5239

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    7:10 AM

    RDU

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    9:00 AM

    JFK

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. DL363

    John F Kennedy Intl. Airport

    11:29 AM

    JFK

    6h 35m

    Nonstop

    3:04 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T - S

  11. F94797

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    6:30 AM

    RDU

    1h 47m

    Nonstop

    8:17 AM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. F91447

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    3:28 PM

    ATL

    5h 27m

    Nonstop

    5:55 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  13. F92225

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    4:51 PM

    RDU

    4h 9m

    Nonstop

    7:00 PM

    DEN

    S - T - T F -
    Search

  14. F91093

    Denver International Airport

    5:35 PM

    DEN

    2h 56m

    Nonstop

    7:31 PM

    SFO

    S - - W T - S
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About Raleigh-Durham International Airport and San Francisco Intl. Airport

Learn about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,858.8 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $109
Cheapest return ticket price $180

FAQs for Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport takes about 5 hours 41 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport departs at 06:20, and the last departs at 17:28, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $574 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) at 06:07 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 12:08.
  • The latest flight departs from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) at 18:40 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 21:48.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17 km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 2039 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport currently start from $109, and round-trip fares start from $180. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Mon, Nov 9; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines operate direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 6 hours 20 minutes, and around 25 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is $270. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport operates around 25 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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