How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Raleigh?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Raleigh.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Raleigh?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Raleigh?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to California with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Raleigh?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Raleigh

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

11:30 am - 4:00 pmONT Ontario-RDU Raleigh-Durham

25h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

5:01 pm - 10:45 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-ONT Ontario

20h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$226Frontier

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

12:37 pm - 8:32 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 55mnonstop

9:10 pm - 11:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

29h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

$245Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

6:25 am - 4:19 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

5:19 pm - 11:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

9h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

$246Frontier

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

12:37 pm - 8:32 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 55mnonstop

9:03 am - 11:52 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

5h 49mnonstop

$247Breeze Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

12:37 pm - 8:32 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 55mnonstop

9:03 am - 11:52 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

5h 49mnonstop

$248Breeze Airways

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19

6:30 am - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

11h 30m2 stops Dallas Love Field Lambert-St Louis

6:25 am - 11:50 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 25m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$248Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

4:30 pm - 10:45 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

15h 15m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington

6:50 pm - 11:25 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

$248Southwest

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8

9:44 am - 5:30 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 46mnonstop

9:48 am - 12:37 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

5h 49mnonstop

$250Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Dec 12

6:20 am - 6:29 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:16 pm - 8:50 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

9h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$251American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

12:00 pm - 11:58 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:03 am - 11:09 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

9h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$268American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Raleigh

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

6:25 am - 6:42 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

9:03 am - 11:52 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

5h 49mnonstop

$263Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26

6:25 am - 4:24 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

7:37 pm - 3:58 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

23h 21m1 stop Denver Intl

$286Frontier

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

4:53 pm - 6:42 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 49m1 stop Denver Intl

7:37 pm - 3:58 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

23h 21m1 stop Denver Intl

$286Frontier

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

12:37 pm - 8:32 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 55mnonstop

9:03 am - 11:52 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

5h 49mnonstop

$308Breeze Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

4:53 pm - 6:42 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 49m1 stop Denver Intl

9:03 am - 11:52 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

5h 49mnonstop

$309Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

12:37 pm - 8:32 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 55mnonstop

9:03 am - 11:52 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

5h 49mnonstop

$324Breeze Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

12:20 pm - 12:13 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:02 am - 11:08 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

9h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$329American Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

10:15 am - 9:45 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 30m2 stops Omaha Eppley Airfield Chicago Midway

6:55 am - 12:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

$344Southwest

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

6:47 am - 6:30 pmSFO San Francisco-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:02 am - 9:51 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SFO San Francisco

7h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$365American Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

9:50 pm - 9:40 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

6:15 pm - 10:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$407Southwest

Useful Info

Low season	January
High season	November
Cheapest flight	$107

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.

Flight from San Diego to Raleigh

HartajFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2026

My main tip is to allow a bit of extra time at SFO, since the airport is currently undergoing renovations. It is nothing unmanageable, but giving yourself a little buffer can help avoid delays.

MitchellFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2026

United had a direct flight to RDU - worked out well just need to manage food timing as arriving in RDU after 9 PM, very limited availability for healthy food. rental car transfer at RDU went very smoothly

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Raleigh?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Raleigh.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Raleigh?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Raleigh?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Raleigh?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.