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

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

6:00 am - 4:00 pmONT Ontario-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

5:01 pm - 10:17 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-ONT Ontario

8h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$165Frontier

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

6:00 am - 4:00 pmONT Ontario-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

5:01 pm - 10:17 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-ONT Ontario

8h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$174Frontier

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

10:45 pm - 10:13 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 11:04 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

9h 04m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$261American Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26

6:26 pm - 5:33 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 07m1 stop San Francisco

6:00 am - 11:43 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$261United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

12:08 pm - 4:06 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RDU Raleigh-Durham

24h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

4:21 pm - 5:40 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

28h 19m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$261Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15

6:30 am - 4:45 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 15m1 stop Dallas Love Field

4:15 pm - 9:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 40m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl

$264Southwest

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

10:10 pm - 9:26 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:07 am - 10:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$268American Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 10

7:00 am - 6:47 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 47m1 stop Newark

6:15 am - 11:21 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$268United Airlines

Tue, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 10

11:45 am - 11:10 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

11:40 am - 3:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 15m1 stop Austin Bergstrom

$268Southwest

Sat, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 17

6:00 am - 4:00 pmONT Ontario-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

7:07 am - 3:03 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-ONT Ontario

10h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$300Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Raleigh

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

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

4h 55mnonstop

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

5h 49mnonstop

$267Breeze Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

6:25 am - 5:38 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

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

5h 49mnonstop

$268Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

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

$270Breeze Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

6:25 am - 5:38 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

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

9h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

$272Frontier

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 13

6:25 am - 5:38 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

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

23h 21m1 stop Denver Intl

$277Frontier

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 19

6:25 am - 5:38 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

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

5h 49mnonstop

$279Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 13

1:18 pm - 11:41 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 23m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:13 pm - 11:53 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 40m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$342Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

6:15 am - 3:39 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:59 pm - 6:29 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 30m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$342Delta

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

6:28 pm - 5:24 amFAT Fresno Airterminal-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 56m1 stop San Francisco

8:15 am - 1:28 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-FAT Fresno Airterminal

8h 13m1 stop San Francisco

$400United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 6

6:26 pm - 5:33 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 07m1 stop San Francisco

10:39 am - 3:28 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$402United Airlines

Useful Info

Low season	January
High season	November
Cheapest flight	$81

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.

Flight from Ontario 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.