RDU to SFO (Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco) Flights

Last Minute Flights from RDU to SFO

Flight deals found on Expedia within the last 12 hours

Cheap RDU to SFO Tickets Calendar

Lowest round trip prices customers recently found on Expedia

1. Choose a departure

2. Now choose a return date

Departure
Return

Current prices may differ due to duration or market changes

RDU to SFO Flight Details

Distance and aircraft type by airline for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Distance 2,394.95 miles
Interesting Facts About Flights from Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco (RDU to SFO)
What airlines fly direct from RDU airport to SFO airport?
Each month there are several airlines that offer direct flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO). Among the top airlines that consistently provide RDU to SFO flights include:
  • Southwest Airlines - (WN) with 60 direct flights between Raleigh/Durham and San Francisco monthly
  • Alaska Airlines - (AS) with 60 direct flights between RDU and SFO monthly
  • American Airlines - (AA) with 270 direct flights between Raleigh/Durham and San Francisco monthly
  • Frontier Airlines - (F9) with 30 direct flights between RDU and SFO monthly
  • United Airlines - (UA) with 210 direct flights between Raleigh/Durham and San Francisco monthly
  • Emirates - (EK) with 30 direct flights between RDU and SFO monthly
  • Delta Air Lines - (DL) with 270 direct flights between Raleigh/Durham and San Francisco monthly
  • Qatar Airways - (QR) with 30 direct flights between RDU and SFO monthly
How long does it take to fly from RDU to SFO?
The total flight duration time from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO) is typically 9 hours 59 minutes. This is the average non-stop flight time based upon historical flights for this route. During this period travelers can expect to fly about 3,045 miles, or 4,901 kilometers.
How many flights are there from RDU to SFO per day?
With 8 different airlines operating flights between Raleigh/Durham and San Francisco, there are, on average, 930 flights per month. This equates to about 217 flights per week, and 31 flights per day from RDU to SFO.
How many morning flights are there from RDU to SFO?
  • American Airlines - (AA) lists, on average, 5 flights departing before 12:00pm, where the first departure from RDU is at 05:28AM and the last departure before noon is at 11:39AM
  • United Airlines - (UA) has about 4 flights before noon, starting with the earliest at 06:15AM PST and the latest 11:45AM PST
  • Delta Air Lines - (DL) lists, on average, 5 flights departing before 12:00pm, where the first departure from RDU is at 05:25AM and the last departure before noon is at 11:10AM
  • Alaska Airlines - (AS) has about 1 flights before noon, starting with the earliest at 07:20AM PST and the latest 11:39AM PST
  • Southwest Airlines - (WN) has about 2 flights before noon, starting with the earliest at 07:35AM PST and the latest 09:25AM PST
How many afternoon flights are available from Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco?
  • There are about 1 Southwest Airlines flights between 12pm PST and 6pm PST, beginning at 02:05PM PST and the last afternoon flight at 05:55PM PST.
  • Between 12pm PST and 6pm there are, on average, 1 direct flights provided by Alaska Airlines, where the earliest departing flight is at 03:45PM PST and the last departing flight is at 05:20PM PST.
  • There are about 1 Qatar Airways flights between 12pm PST and 6pm PST, beginning at 03:00PM PST and the last afternoon flight at 03:00PM PST.
  • There are about 3 American Airlines flights between 12pm PST and 6pm PST, beginning at 12:17PM PST and the last afternoon flight at 03:45PM PST.
  • Between 12pm PST and 6pm there are, on average, 3 direct flights provided by United Airlines, where the earliest departing flight is at 01:00PM PST and the last departing flight is at 05:30PM PST.
  • There are about 1 Emirates flights between 12pm PST and 6pm PST, beginning at 03:00PM PST and the last afternoon flight at 03:
How many evening flights are currently on sale from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?
  • Delta Air Lines - (DL) with about 1 end of day scheduled flights between RDU and SFO from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
  • American Airlines - (AA) lists 1 direct nighttime flights on average from Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco.
  • Frontier Airlines - (F9) with about 1 end of day scheduled flights between RDU and SFO from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
  • Southwest Airlines - (WN) lists 1 direct nighttime flights on average from Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco.
What is the flight distance from Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco?
The calculated straight line flying distance from RDU airport to SFO airport is 3,045 miles, or 4,901 kilometers.
What is the earliest departure time out of Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco?
The earliest flight departs from RDU at 05:25AM and arrives at 10:37AM at SFO.
What is the latest flight available from RDU to SFO?
The latest departure time from RDU is scheduled at 07:02PM with an arrival time of 11:57PM at SFO.

Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco Flight Schedule

Scan through flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for the upcoming week. Sort the list by any column, and click on a dollar sign to see the latest prices available for each flight.

Flights.com only offers pricing for airlines that display a check fare on the days of the week each flight is available. A dot () indicates a flight is scheduled, but online booking is not currently available.

Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco Flights

Whether it’s for an obligation or the sake of your sanity, sometimes you need to get away. Maybe you need flights from Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco to attend your cousin’s wedding, to pitch a business idea to your boss, or perhaps simply to treat yourself to a mini vacation. Regardless of the reasons behind packing your bags and needing to find the cheapest flights from RDU to SFO, we’ve got you covered here at Flights.com.

We present you with some of the hottest deals on airfare so stop that Google flights search. We want you to spend less on your flight from Raleigh/Durham to San Francisco, so you can spend more during your getaway. With Flights.com, you’ll find it simple to land airline tickets with itineraries matching your travel schedule. What’s more, we provide you with all the information you need to confidently make reservations on your family, business, or personal trip.

Frequently Traveled Flights from Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina

Check out popular flights departing from Raleigh/Durham (RDU), and lock down the best airfare for your upcoming travel plans. Flights.com has researched and catalogued flights departing from Raleigh/Durham across many airlines, so quit waiting and book your trip with us!

Popular Flights from San Francisco, California

Check out the best flights leaving from San Francisco airport and secure the lowest fares for your upcoming travel plans. Flights.com makes it easy to find flights departing from San Francisco (SFO) across many airlines, so stop waiting and book your trip with us!

Airlines

Check out popular airlines servicing Raleigh/Durham (RDU), and lock down the best fare for your upcoming travel plans. Flights.com makes it simple to find flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport across many airlines, so quit waiting and book your trip with us!

Latest Blog Updates