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Cheap Flights from Raleigh
Searching for cheap flights from Raleigh is simple with Orbitz.com. If travelers are working with a fixed budget, they can find affordable flights by checking the airfares of multiple airlines all at once. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) offers direct flights to at least 40 domestic and international destinations on a daily basis. Airlines include American Airlines, Delta Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and a number of others. The airport is located approximately 15 miles from downtown Raleigh at 2400 West Terminal Blvd. in Morrisville, NC. Use the Orbitz.com trip planner feature to help you figure out the detail of your visit to this airport.
Airport Parking Information
RDU offers a number of parking options to travelers, including both hourly and daily parking. Hourly parking rates are $1 per hour, with a $24 daily maximum. The daily parking rate is $2 per hour with a $12 per day maximum. Travelers also have the option to use Park & Ride which is just $6 a day.
Airport Transportation Information
There are a variety of transportation options to choose from at this airport. Passengers can choose from taxi and limousine services, as well as shuttle buses and rental cars. There are also transportation connections with the local train and bus stations in the area. The Triangle Transit bus system operates from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and costs $2 per trip.
RDU Restaurant Options
There are numerous dining options available to RDU passengers. The airport has restaurants that include seafood, sandwiches, burgers, fries, pastries, salads and much more. Among the many dining options available in Terminal 2 is the Five Guys restaurant. Five Guys specializes in freshly made burgers and fries and is open from 5 a.m. until the last flight. Other dining options in this terminal include Brueger's Bagel, 42nd Street Oyster Bar and California Pizza Kitchen. AJ's Tavern in Terminal 1 is also open from 5 a.m. until the last flight. This restaurant has a variety of sandwiches, salads and drinks on its menu. Other Terminal 1 restaurants include Cinnabon, Carvel, Starbucks and Green Leaf's. Orbitz.com can help you plan your trip and find you the best cheap flights from Raleigh.
San Francisco International Airport
The San Francisco International Airport is located on South Spruce Avenue, approximately 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco. Because the airport is one of the world's busiest airports, it houses numerous airline hubs. Air Berlin, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, US Airways, Asiana Airways and numerous other airlines offer flights to San Francisco. If you're traveling on a strict budget, you can find bargain prices on tickets by booking your flight through Orbitz.com.
Transportation From the Airport
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system runs from the San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco, and tickets cost approximately $7. SamTrans Public Bus Services also runs between the airport and downtown. Bus stops are located at the baggage claim in Terminals 2 and 3, and at Courtyard A in the International Terminal. You can also use Orbitz.com to rent a car for the duration of your trip. The airport offers a free shuttle service to take passengers from the airport terminal to the rental car center.
Weather in San Francisco
San Francisco has temperatures that range from 46 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. The off-peak travel season runs from the beginning of December to the end of February. It rains more frequently during this time, but the temperature is still warm enough to tolerate the rain. If you book your trip through Orbitz.com during the off-peak travel season, you'll save money on your airline tickets.
Highlights and Attractions
Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower and Alcatraz are some major attractions in the San Francisco area. Orbitz.com does more than find you flights to San Francisco. The website has the information you need to plan your entire itinerary. You can purchase tickets to major attractions or make reservations to take a guided city tour.
Cheap flights from Raleigh to San Francisco
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Feb 22 | Raleigh (RDU) | San Francisco (SFO) |
United Airlines
|
$322 |
| Return Mon, Feb 25 | San Francisco (SFO) | Raleigh (RDU) |
United Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Feb 2 | Raleigh (RDU) | San Francisco (SFO) |
US Airways
|
$321 |
| Return Tue, Feb 5 | San Francisco (SFO) | Raleigh (RDU) |
US Airways |
Best one-week trip in February from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 5 | Raleigh (RDU) | San Francisco (SFO) |
US Airways
|
$321 |
| Return Tue, Feb 12 | San Francisco (SFO) | Raleigh (RDU) |
US Airways |
March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Mar 7 | Raleigh (RDU) | San Francisco (SFO) |
United Airlines
|
$322 |
| Return Mon, Mar 11 | San Francisco (SFO) | Raleigh (RDU) |
United Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Mar 13 | Raleigh (RDU) | San Francisco (SFO) |
United Airlines
|
$322 |
| Return Wed, Mar 20 | San Francisco (SFO) | Raleigh (RDU) |
United Airlines |
Best one-week trip in March from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Mar 13 | Raleigh (RDU) | San Francisco (SFO) |
United Airlines
|
$322 |
| Return Wed, Mar 20 | San Francisco (SFO) | Raleigh (RDU) |
United Airlines |
April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 4 | Raleigh (RDU) | San Francisco (SFO) |
United Airlines
|
$333 |
| Return Mon, Apr 8 | San Francisco (SFO) | Raleigh (RDU) |
United Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Apr 20 | Raleigh (RDU) | San Francisco (SFO) |
US Airways
|
$321 |
| Return Tue, Apr 23 | San Francisco (SFO) | Raleigh (RDU) |
US Airways |
Best one-week trip in April from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Apr 27 | Raleigh (RDU) | San Francisco (SFO) |
United Airlines
|
$322 |
| Return Sat, May 4 | San Francisco (SFO) | Raleigh (RDU) |
United Airlines |
Flight facts
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- 1 direct flights are operating from Raleigh to San Francisco today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 5h 46m.
- United Airlines flight 1115 (1:12 AM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Raleigh to San Francisco.
- United Airlines flight 1115 (1:12 AM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Raleigh to San Francisco.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (United Airlines flight 1115, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 5h 46m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Raleigh to San Francisco (United Airlines flight 1115, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 5h 46m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Raleigh to San Francisco
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US Airways | RDU | SFO | Thu, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 5 | $320 |
|
United Airlines | RDU | SFO | Mon, May 6 - Mon, May 13 | $321 |
JetBlue Airways | RDU | SFO | Tue, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 15 | $323 |
AirTran Airways | RDU | SFO | Wed, Apr 24 - Wed, May 1 | $323 |
Delta Air Lines | RDU | SFO | Thu, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 13 | $343 |
American Airlines | RDU | SFO | Thu, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 13 | $343 |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Thu 3 | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United Airlines |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
