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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 Bus Stop, San Francisco, CA Train Station, 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, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Raleigh and San Francisco have 269 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Big Sur.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
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Check-in for a flight from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
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 6.2 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 Charlotte Douglas International, Raleigh–Durham International, Richmond International, Myrtle Beach International, Piedmont Triad International, Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional, Concord Regional, Albert J. Ellis, Fayetteville Regional, Wilmington International.
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, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
What buses and trains depart from Raleigh?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Raleigh, including Greyhound, Southeastern Stages, Amtrak train.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Raleigh and San Francisco?
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