Cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh from $289 SFO → RDU
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The cheapest return found recently is $289 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec – 11 Dec, found 14 hours ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $289, 7 Dec to 11 Dec
- Usual return price
- $296 to $343
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $265 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $296 to $343.
Cheapest return found recently
$289
7 Dec – 11 Dec · Frontier Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Leaves 11:14 p.m. · Return leaves 6:59 a.m. · 20 h 51 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
found 14 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$705
7 Dec – 11 Dec · United Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Leaves 8:20 a.m. · Return leaves 2:11 p.m. · 11 h 8 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 14 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$289 7 Dec – 11 Decfound 14 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$265 8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 15 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $241 to $363.
15 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates from 26 Nov to 14 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
69 fares on 11 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov – 17 Jan 2027 | $353 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $305 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 11 Dec | $289 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 14 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $333 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $286 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $314 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 27 Dec | $579 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $489 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $302 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $265 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $328 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $265.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Francisco to Raleigh
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 7 Dec – 11 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Francisco to Raleigh?
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Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (15 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $264 | $241 | +8% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $265 | $241 | +8% | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $245 | $245 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
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Oakland → Raleigh
13 km from San Francisco
$366
$77 more than flying from San Francisco
7 Dec – 11 Dec · OAK → RDU · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found today
San Jose → Raleigh
67 km from San Francisco
$367
$78 more than flying from San Francisco
7 Dec – 11 Dec · SJC → RDU · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 7 Dec – 11 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Raleigh?
The cheapest return found recently is $289 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec to 11 Dec, found 14 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $265 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Jan 2027 to 11 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $296 to $343.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $265, 8 Jan 2027 to 11 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Raleigh?
In 15 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Raleigh?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $705 with United Airlines, 7 Dec to 11 Dec, found 14 hours ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Raleigh?
Between 26 Nov and 14 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 11 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work