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$85 Find cheap flights from Raleigh to San Antonio

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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to San Antonio (RDU-SAT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to San Antonio that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:41 pm - 11:50 amRDU-SAT
14h 09m1 stop
5:46 am - 1:36 pmSAT-RDU
6h 50m1 stop
Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 29
10:41 pm - 7:00 pmRDU-SAT
21h 19m1 stop
12:50 pm - 7:55 amSAT-RDU
18h 05m1 stop
$107Frontier
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Sun, May 19 - Wed, May 22
6:05 pm - 12:21 amRDU-SAT
7h 16m1 stop
5:46 am - 1:36 pmSAT-RDU
6h 50m1 stop
$110Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Wed, May 29
10:41 pm - 7:00 pmRDU-SAT
21h 19m1 stop
5:46 am - 1:36 pmSAT-RDU
6h 50m1 stop
Sun, May 19 - Wed, May 29
3:30 pm - 9:46 amRDU-SAT
19h 16m1 stop
8:00 pm - 7:55 amSAT-RDU
10h 55m1 stop
$126Frontier
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Fri, May 17 - Mon, May 20
10:41 pm - 7:00 pmRDU-SAT
21h 19m1 stop
8:53 pm - 7:55 amSAT-RDU
10h 02m1 stop
$141Frontier
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Sun, May 19 - Fri, May 31
2:36 pm - 12:21 amRDU-SAT
10h 45m1 stop
5:46 am - 1:36 pmSAT-RDU
6h 50m1 stop
$147Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Thu, May 30
2:36 pm - 12:21 amRDU-SAT
10h 45m1 stop
5:46 am - 1:36 pmSAT-RDU
6h 50m1 stop
$150Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sun, May 26
5:12 am - 9:18 amRDU-SAT
5h 06m1 stop
5:59 pm - 11:59 pmSAT-RDU
5h 00m1 stop
$314American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 6
5:10 am - 9:23 amRDU-SAT
5h 13m1 stop
2:20 pm - 9:35 pmSAT-RDU
6h 15m1 stop
$366American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24

Flights from Raleigh to San Antonio - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to San Antonio to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to San Antonio?

The average price of all flights from Raleigh to San Antonio clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Antonio on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to San Antonio. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to San Antonio?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio is November, where tickets cost $341 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of tickets is $489 and $472 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to San Antonio, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Antonio?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Antonio from Raleigh were found on Frontier ($85) and Spirit Airlines ($117), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($107) and Spirit Airlines ($110).

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Low season

December

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from Raleigh to San Antonio

When to book flights from Raleigh to San Antonio

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to San Antonio based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to San Antonio

  • What is the baggage allowance on my flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    The airline and ticket type will dictate your baggage allowance and any extra fees that will be charged. On Delta flights, all passengers are allowed one personal item and one carry-on bag free of charge. Any bags beyond that well or those needing to be checked will be charged an extra fee. If you upgrade to Premium or First Class, you have checked baggage included in the fare. Checked baggage will also cost extra on American Airlines flights unless you upgrade to a Premium ticket. When checking bags, we recommend buying them ahead of time to save money at the airport.

  • What family-friendly services can I find on the flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    Families traveling with kids are offered priority boarding on Delta Air Lines flights. Once onboard, there are kids' meals and kid-friendly entertainment options for them to enjoy during the flight. On Frontier Airlines, kids can get a collectible trading card and activity book for their flight. If you are a member of the Discount Den, you may be able to take advantage of the Kids Fly Free program.

  • Can I bring my dog on the flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    Delta Air Lines welcomes small dogs and cats onboard. In the cabin, all dogs must remain closed in the carrier which must be able to fit under the seat. A one-way fee will be charged and can be paid at the time of booking. Larger dogs that must be checked will have to travel with the Delta Cargo service, which requires a separate booking. American Airlines only accepts dogs that are small enough to fly in the cabin. Dogs must remain in the carrier, which will be counted towards your baggage allowance.

  • Can I take public transportation to get from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to the city?

    The VIA bus is an affordable way to get downtown from the airport. When you arrive at the airport, go to the lower level, and look for the VIA bus stop. It will be located at the far end of Terminal B. Board bus route 5, which operates every day from 6 am to 7 pm. Tickets cost around $1.50, and it takes about 30 minutes to reach the city.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to San Antonio was $85 for a one-way ticket and $103 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and San Antonio?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    Raleigh airport is called Raleigh-Durham and the only airport in San Antonio is San Antonio.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Raleigh and San Antonio.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Antonio from Raleigh?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Raleigh to San Antonio.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio, JetBlue or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio are JetBlue and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $277 and an overall rating of 7.6, JetBlue is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $403 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    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 Raleigh to San Antonio.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Antonio from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to San Antonio?

    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 San Antonio with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and SAT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 San Antonio from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from RDU to San Antonio

  • There are no direct flights from Raleigh (RDU) to San Antonio (SAT). Most flights will have one stop in either Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), or Dallas (DFW).
  • Budget airlines like Frontier and Spirit offer low prices, but often have long layovers of over 3 hours in either Fort Lauderdale (FLL) or Denver (DEN).
  • Delta Air Lines has baggage tracking and offers a 20-minute bag guarantee. If your bag doesn’t arrive within 30 minutes of landing, then passengers are eligible to receive 2,500 bonus miles.
  • The Bundle It deals on Frontier and can help you to combine the extras you’d like to tailor your travel and save money at the same time.
  • Delta SkyMiles members can stay connected during their flight with complimentary Wi-Fi on all domestic U.S. flights.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to San Antonio

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to San Antonio. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10818 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

8.0 ExcellentCynthia, May 2024ATL - TYS
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Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

Flight was late. Club was full. Experience is exactly what I expected.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Everything would be much better if Kayak stopped nosing into my business with Delta.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

Boarding was unorganized. They expected passengers to ask people to move their assigned seat they paid for in order to sit together. The seats even in comfort are smaller than other airlines and the flight attendants appeared not to be well prepared

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

The customer service was excellent! Check-in, baggage check-in, boarding, the flight went very smooth.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

It was delayed several hours which delayed our connection in Denver. Not happy.

Ok, but comfort was lacking as the seats were way to small

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

No problems with flight. Even though I had a short layover in DFW, I was still able to easily make my connection.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Late boarding to clean plane from previous flight; initial boarding announcement not loud enough; fantastic cabin attendant front of plane

Delayed flight, few announcements with information, no comps, cluster f boarding because zones weren’t spread out and announced loud and repeatedly, staff did their job -nothing more nothing less, annoying kids were speaking and kicking the heck out of the back of my seat and parents weren’t willing to parent… so another typical day of air travel in the US.,

Seats suck, not enough room, overcrowded planes, hectic situation all together.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

3 hour delay was brutal though not Spirit Airlines fault. the control tower would not let us take off because of weather

Beware of all the extras. Nickel and dimed. Everything was extra. It turns a $90 fare in to a $400 fair quite easily.

It would have been nice to have been on the flight

Delayed several times. Flight was to arrive at midnight and it arrive at 3 am. A 3 hour delay is already bad but one that has you arriving in the wee hour is just disruptive and overall unacceptable. The complete lack of restitution is a joke in keeping with Spirit’s reputation of ranking bottom-low in the pecking order.

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

The flight attendants were very personable, extremely friendly, and had a very good feeling of the energy around them not to mention they’re very funny and engaging. What made up for the discomfort of the seats and the fact that the plane sat for a long time on the Turmac. Not sure if the pilot was new, but the landing was very rough sort of like I was at a magic mountain theme park ride that was built in 1959

Unfortunately not great, my flight was canceled with no notice given. I attempted to reach out to spirit airlines and have yet to receive any correspondence. I then had to book a new flight at two times the cost of the original.

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

Didn't like anything!! Horrible flight. Small seating area and hard seats. Butt was sore after 2 hour flight to Seattle No entertainment or free refreshments No wifi or USB charging receptacles to charge phone entoute like other airliners Luggage rates were 3 times as much as competitors. Difficult to navigate online luggue process to pre pay before flight Overall bad experience WILL NEVER RIDE OR RECOMMEND FRONTIER TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!!! THIS IS A SHAME!! MOST MESERIBLE FLIGHT OF MY LIFE!! AND I THOUGHT SPIRIT WAS 👎 YOU GOT THEM BEAD HANDS DOWN!!

Flight was a little late taking off. Seats are too upright, no ports to charge devices, no wifi, no entertainment

Six hour delay. Poor customer service. No voucher. Bad communication. Missed important appointments.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

Flight was canceled with little warning. Flight was rebooked through Ontario, California and connecting flight was delayed by over three hours. Frontier is living up to their Greyhound of the skies reputation for sure.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Flight was OK. Seats were good no cell phone charges on the plane no TVs or entertainment.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to San Antonio found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/16Thu
1 stopFrontier
22h 22mRDU-SAT
$85
5/19Sun
1 stopFrontier
21h 19mRDU-SAT
$89
5/16Thu
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
22h 45mRDU-SAT
$117
5/26Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
23h 08mRDU-SAT
$158
6/17Mon
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
32h 15mRDU-SAT
$165
6/17Mon
1 stopFrontier
7h 40mRDU-SAT
$179
5/19Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 10mRDU-SAT
$212
5/16Thu
1 stopJetBlue
8h 17mRDU-SAT
$260
5/16Thu
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
22h 45mRDU-SAT
$265
5/19Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 41mRDU-SAT
$337

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Last minute flights from Raleigh to San Antonio

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopFrontier
14h 46mRDU-SAT
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
20h 00mSAT-RDU
$254
5/9Thu
multi-stopFrontier
18h 16mRDU-SAT
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
23h 45mSAT-RDU
$255
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 16mRDU-SAT
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 49mSAT-RDU
$329
5/11Sat
multi-stop
7h 16mRDU-SAT
5/15Wed
multi-stop
16h 37mSAT-RDU
$345
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 16mRDU-SAT
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 49mSAT-RDU
$350
5/10Fri
multi-stop
14h 46mRDU-SAT
5/12Sun
multi-stop
12h 09mSAT-RDU
$379
5/11Sat
multi-stop
19h 59mRDU-SAT
5/14Tue
multi-stop
22h 49mSAT-RDU
$403
5/7Tue
multi-stopFrontier
19h 46mRDU-SAT
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
10h 16mSAT-RDU
$408
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 47mRDU-SAT
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 05mSAT-RDU
$659
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 47mRDU-SAT
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 14mSAT-RDU
$664

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Raleigh - San Antonio Flights

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Raleigh (RDU)United States

Destination:

San Antonio (SAT)United States

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