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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $244. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Durham.$210 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 19, returning Wed, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Aug 19, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.
Durham.$211 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Wed, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $211, select.
Durham.$221 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 30, returning Fri, Jun 5.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Sat, May 30, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, Jun 5, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $221, select.
Durham.$230 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 22, returning Mon, Jul 27.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Jul 22, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Jul 27, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.
Durham.$241 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 20, returning Tue, May 26.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, May 20, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, May 26, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $241, select.
Durham.$244 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 1, returning Wed, Jun 3.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Jun 3, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $244, select.
Durham.$250 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Wed, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $250, select.
Durham.$251 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 3, returning Sun, Sep 6.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Sep 6, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $251, select.
Durham.$264 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 1, returning Wed, Jul 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Jul 8, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.
Durham.$265 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 4, returning Thu, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Jun 4, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.
Durham.$313 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 10, returning Sat, Nov 14.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Nov 14, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $313, select.
Durham.$349 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 9, returning Sun, Aug 16.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Sun, Aug 9, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Aug 16, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.
Durham.$349 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 16, returning Mon, Jul 20.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Jul 16, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Jul 20, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.
Durham.$349 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 17, returning Mon, Jun 29.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Jun 29, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.
Durham.$349 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 30, returning Mon, Aug 3.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Jul 30, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Aug 3, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.
Durham.$350 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 18, returning Sun, Sep 20.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from San Francisco International on Fri, Sep 18, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Raleigh / Durham

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Raleigh / Durham flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from $241
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from $244
Jul
from $230
Aug
from $210
Sep
from $251
Oct
from $370
Nov
from $313
Dec
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from $379
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San Francisco International to Raleigh / Durham: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Durham below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Raleigh / Durham.

Raleigh / Durham

17km from central Durham
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San Francisco to Durham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$210
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time5 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week72

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Francisco International to Raleigh / Durham is $210. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Raleigh / Durham.
United, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia fly direct from San Francisco International to Raleigh / Durham.
There are 72 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Raleigh / Durham, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Raleigh / Durham is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Raleigh / Durham but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Raleigh / Durham.

Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.

  • Durham is three hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC-4 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 18 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SFO to RDU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Traveling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • United Airlines is your ticket to exploring Durham (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • United Airlines is the airline most travelers choose for this route.

  • With a dependable 91.54% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines has the best on-time record for SFO to RDU flights.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and RDU include:

    • Kansas City International Airport

    • Chicago Midway International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • $101 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $210. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to RDU.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to RDU.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometers away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.

  • Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from SFO to RDU in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Charlotte is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometers away to the south-west, its best attractions include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.

  • Around 418 kilometers north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favorite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.

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