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, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

11:59 am - 4:19 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

25h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

6:30 am - 11:04 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

31h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

$164Frontier

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

11:59 am - 10:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

32h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 am - 11:04 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SMF Sacramento Intl

31h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

$177Frontier

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

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

4h 55mnonstop

7:09 am - 11:58 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

19h 49m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

$241Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3

12:45 pm - 12:25 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 40m2 stops Santa Barbara Denver Intl

12:45 pm - 4:25 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

6h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$242Southwest

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

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

9h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Nashville Intl

9:10 am - 4:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

10h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$242Southwest

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3

4:53 pm - 6:39 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

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

5h 49mnonstop

$242Multiple 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

$247Breeze Airways

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

$248Breeze Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

6:15 am - 6:48 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

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

$249United Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

7:41 pm - 6:53 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 12m1 stop San Francisco

6:15 am - 11:27 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$251United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Raleigh

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10

6:45 pm - 11:35 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:19 pm - 11:56 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

9h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

$288Frontier

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

1:22 pm - 9:17 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 55mnonstop

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

5h 49mnonstop

$288Breeze Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 15

1:22 pm - 9:17 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 55mnonstop

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

5h 49mnonstop

$293Breeze Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 29

10:27 pm - 10:17 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:02 am - 9:10 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$337American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 29

11:31 am - 11:41 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:15 am - 9:42 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$337Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

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

9h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

7:37 pm - 11:56 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 19m1 stop Denver Intl

$338Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

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

9h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

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

5h 49mnonstop

$348Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 29

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

9h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

5:22 pm - 7:47 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

5h 25mnonstop

$357Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

10:27 pm - 10:17 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

12:29 pm - 5:39 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$362American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

12:00 pm - 11:57 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 57m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 9:42 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$362Delta

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Low season	January
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$83

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

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.

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.