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, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31

6:25 am - 5:38 pmONT Ontario-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

5:19 pm - 11:51 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-ONT Ontario

9h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

$223Frontier

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18

6:25 am - 6:39 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

6:35 pm - 11:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

$226Frontier

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

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

$226Breeze Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

6:25 am - 6:39 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

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

5h 49mnonstop

$226Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

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

6h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

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

5h 49mnonstop

$226Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

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

$228Breeze Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

10:00 am - 5:49 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 49mnonstop

5:10 pm - 8:01 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

5h 51mnonstop

$267Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 18 - Wed, Jan 20

6:15 am - 6:22 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 07m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:35 am - 1:08 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

9h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$277Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

9:43 am - 5:41 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 58mnonstop

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

5h 25mnonstop

$282Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

6:15 am - 4:01 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 46m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:59 pm - 5:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$287Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Raleigh

Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 2

6:25 am - 5:22 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 57m1 stop Denver Intl

6:17 pm - 11:51 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

$263Frontier

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

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

13h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:17 pm - 11:51 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

$263Frontier

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

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

$297Breeze Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

6:45 pm - 11:10 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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

5h 49mnonstop

$304Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

4:54 pm - 5:22 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

21h 28m1 stop Denver Intl

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

5h 49mnonstop

$314Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

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

$328Breeze Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7

6:20 am - 5:11 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:26 pm - 11:42 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 16m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$362Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5

1:36 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 23m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:34 am - 10:18 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 44m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$362Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7

7:05 am - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Nashville Intl

11:25 am - 6:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

10h 30m1 stop Tampa

$377Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

10:40 pm - 10:35 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:20 pm - 10:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 40m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field

$402Southwest

Useful Info

Low season	January
High season	October
Cheapest flight	$108

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.

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.