Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-durham
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-durham
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-durham? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Raleigh-durham vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-durham for specific travel dates.
2026-12-06
SFO - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-06
SFO - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-16
SFO - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-19
SFO - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-21
SFO - RDU
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
SFO - RDU
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Raleigh-durham flight facts
Distance
2,394 mi
3,853 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Raleigh-durham is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Raleigh-durham
RDU · Raleigh Durham Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Raleigh-durham · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Greensboro · Greensboro is 66 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Sacramento - Raleigh-durham · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Charlotte · Charlotte is 130 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights San Francisco - Richmond · Richmond is 139 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights San Francisco - Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach is 152 mi from Raleigh-durham
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-durham
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SFO - RDU
First | 1 Stop
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SFO - RDU
First | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SFO - RDU
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SFO - RDU
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SFO - RDU
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SFO - RDU
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chapel Hill (United States)
The Carolina Inn
From Pts or $1145
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Raleigh-durham depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-durham.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Raleigh-durham.
San Francisco and Raleigh-durham are about 2,394 miles (3,853 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,394-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Raleigh-durham is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Raleigh-durham: Raleigh Durham Intl (RDU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Raleigh-durham, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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