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

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

6:25 am - 4:19 pmONT Ontario-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

6:35 pm - 11:51 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-ONT Ontario

8h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$224Frontier

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

6:25 am - 4:19 pmONT Ontario-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

7:37 pm - 10:35 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-ONT Ontario

17h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

$225Frontier

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

$238Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13

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

4h 55mnonstop

7:37 pm - 11:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$238Multiple Airlines

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

$243Breeze Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

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

$248Breeze Airways

Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 15

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

4h 46mnonstop

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

5h 51mnonstop

$282Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17

10:20 pm - 9:06 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 46m1 stop Newark

5:26 pm - 10:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

8h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$282United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17

10:20 pm - 10:16 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 56m1 stop Newark

4:54 pm - 9:26 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$282United Airlines

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 22

10:03 am - 5:44 pmSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 41mnonstop

5:14 pm - 8:07 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

5h 53mnonstop

$292Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Raleigh

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17

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

7h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

7h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$337Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 23

11:50 pm - 12:38 pmLAX Los Angeles-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:37 pm - 12:29 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LAX Los Angeles

7h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

$343Frontier

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

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

$357Breeze Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17

6:00 am - 2:04 pmLAX Los Angeles-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 04m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:26 pm - 12:34 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LAX Los Angeles

10h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$357Frontier

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 18

11:15 am - 12:22 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

10h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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

7h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$362American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

12:08 pm - 12:22 amSAN San Diego-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:13 pm - 7:02 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SAN San Diego

7h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$362American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17

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

7h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

7h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$362Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

12:59 am - 11:35 amLAX Los Angeles-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:27 pm - 12:06 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LAX Los Angeles

21h 39m2 stops Orlando Charleston

$364Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

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

$367Breeze Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

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

4h 58mnonstop

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

5h 49mnonstop

$373Multiple Airlines

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 3% 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.