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Cheapest one-way trip | $124 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | $324 |
Cheapest round-trip | $308 |
Average round-trip | $353 |
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Travelers usually depart from Raleigh–Durham International, Raleigh, NC - Union Station, Raleigh Greyhound station, or Raleigh-Wilders Grove when they travel from Raleigh to San Francisco. Book your trip to arrive at San Francisco International, San Francisco, CA Train Station, San Francisco, CA Bus Stop, San Francisco, CA - Salesforce Plaza, or San Francisco, CA - Fisherman’s Wharf. The distance between Raleigh and San Francisco is 3858 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines. Raleigh and San Francisco have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, and Big Sur.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Raleigh to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Sun 12.03 - Sat 18.03
| Airline | Sun 12.03 | Mon 13.03 | Tue 14.03 | Wed 15.03 | Thu 16.03 | Fri 17.03 | Sat 18.03 |
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| 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03
| Airline | Sun 19.03 | Mon 20.03 | Tue 21.03 | Wed 22.03 | Thu 23.03 | Fri 24.03 | Sat 25.03 |
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| 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04
| Airline | Sun 26.03 | Mon 27.03 | Tue 28.03 | Wed 29.03 | Thu 30.03 | Fri 31.03 | Sat 01.04 |
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| 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04
| Airline | Sun 02.04 | Mon 03.04 | Tue 04.04 | Wed 05.04 | Thu 06.04 | Fri 07.04 | Sat 08.04 |
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| 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Check-in for a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | No |
United States COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from Raleigh Durham, RDU can enter San Francisco, SFO.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Raleigh to San Francisco?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Raleigh and San Francisco takes around 5.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Raleigh and San Francisco?
The flight distance between Raleigh and San Francisco is 3858 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Raleigh and San Francisco?
Several carriers operate flights between Raleigh and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Raleigh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Raleigh and Orlando, London, Las Vegas, Denver, Los Angeles, New Orleans, San Juan, Boston, San Diego, Phoenix, Houston, Paris, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, Austin, Madrid, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Barcelona.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, Denver, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, New York, Barcelona, Rome, Orlando, Mexico City, New Orleans, Amsterdam, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas, Lisbon.
What airports are near Raleigh?
The main airport in Raleigh is Raleigh–Durham International. It is also served by Raleigh–Durham International, Charlotte Douglas International, Richmond International, Myrtle Beach International, Piedmont Triad International, Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional, Concord Regional, Wilmington International, Florence Regional, Fayetteville Regional.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Raleigh and San Francisco?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Raleigh and San Francisco thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Raleigh and San Francisco can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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