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Flight deals from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 210 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.165 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 165 €, select.
San Francisco.210 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 210 €, select.
San Francisco.210 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 210 €, select.
San Francisco.210 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 210 €, select.
San Francisco.210 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 210 €, select.
San Francisco.220 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 220 €, select.
San Francisco.245 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Breeze Airways and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 245 €, select.
San Francisco.250 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 250 €, select.
San Francisco.280 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 280 €, select.
San Francisco.283 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 283 €, select.
San Francisco.284 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 284 €, select.
San Francisco.284 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 284 €, select.
San Francisco.299 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 299 €, select.
San Francisco.300 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 300 €, select.
San Francisco.303 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 303 €, select.
San Francisco.305 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 305 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from 343 €
Aug
from 210 €
Sep
from 210 €
Oct
from 210 €
Nov
from 250 €
Dec
from 284 €
Jan
from 299 €
Feb
from 283 €
Mar
from 305 €
Apr
from 306 €
May
from 305 €
Jun
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Direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International

Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

San Francisco International

18km from central San Francisco
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from 165 €
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

19km from central San Francisco
from 258 €
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Concord

40km from central San Francisco
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San Jose International

63km from central San Francisco
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

72km from central San Francisco
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Santa Rosa

88km from central San Francisco
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Durham to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found165 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time5 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week77

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International is 165 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International.
United, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International.
As of July 2026, there are 65 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to San Francisco International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Monday, 24 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 51 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours 55 minutes.

  • The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Durham.

  • Choose from 17 weekly Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:05.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your RDU to SFO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • Getting to San Francisco (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a cinch with United. This popular airline offers direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • United has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • United ranks as the top on-time carrier for RDU to SFO flights, with 85.54% of its services landing on schedule.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between RDU and SFO:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Denver International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Currently, 105 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 165 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to SFO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from RDU to SFO is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from RDU to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

  • If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.