Cheap flights from RDU to SAN (Raleigh - Durham Intl. to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from RDU to SAN starting at $99 One Way, $166 Round Trip

Prices starting at $166 for return flights and $99 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$166 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $166 found 1 day ago
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$197 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 10 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Sat, Oct 24, priced at $197 found 4 hours ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$217 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Fri, Oct 23, priced at $217 found 8 hours ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$222 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$222
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $222 found 3 hours ago
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$253 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$253
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 22 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Sun, Jul 26, priced at $253 found 4 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$206 nightly
The price is $237 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$237 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,610 reviews)
"Staff was very pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$167 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$194 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,253 reviews)
"The beds and bedding were wonderful. I was pleasantly surprised. They were better than the more expensive hotel we stayed at later in the week! Bathroom door was awkward but did not impact our stay. Claim Jumper is not great. Great location with beautiful views. All in all, I would stay here ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3737 Sports Arena Blvd San Diego CA
$132 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$152 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,166 reviews)
"Not the best location, lots and lots and lots of stores not so much restaurants very limited for restaurants as a matter of fact, lots of fast food very disappointed in the location, and the fact that English was a second language"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$304 nightly
The price is $349 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$349 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$167 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$194 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,253 reviews)
"The beds and bedding were wonderful. I was pleasantly surprised. They were better than the more expensive hotel we stayed at later in the week! Bathroom door was awkward but did not impact our stay. Claim Jumper is not great. Great location with beautiful views. All in all, I would stay here ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$229 nightly
The price is $265 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$265 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$167 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$194 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,253 reviews)
"The beds and bedding were wonderful. I was pleasantly surprised. They were better than the more expensive hotel we stayed at later in the week! Bathroom door was awkward but did not impact our stay. Claim Jumper is not great. Great location with beautiful views. All in all, I would stay here ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$206 nightly
The price is $237 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$237 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,610 reviews)
"Staff was very pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
$168 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$193 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$126 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,496 reviews)
"Good place to stay, nice and clean"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$91 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (2,146 reviews)
"The motel is older.. needs some renovations. The location is kinda bad. Its close to old town and the beaches but its also surrounded by homeless, smokers.."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$137 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$157 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,738 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff. Very convenient as it it close to the center of San Diego and Fashion Valley. There’s also on site laundry and a restaurant."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$301 nightly
The price is $347 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$347 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,278 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was clean and nice. Only recommendation would be to upgrade the air conditioner because the one in the room was loud and didn’t cool the room very well."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$254 nightly
The price is $292 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$292 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$322 nightly
The price is $371 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$371 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

RDU to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
RDU Address & GPS
Address:
Raleigh/Durham NC, 27623
United States
IATA Code:
RDU
Longitude:
-78.790862
Latitude:
35.873592
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to SAN?
You'll have to switch planes if you want to fly from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). A number of airlines offer services on this route with only one stopover, including Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from RDU to San Diego Airport?
Take the opportunity to sit back and chill out on your way from Raleigh to San Diego. The fastest flight time from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is 7 hours and 6 minutes, which gives you lots of time to indulge in a drink or get absorbed in a good book.
How many hours flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Get comfortable, because the average plane trip from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to SAN is 7 hours and 11 minutes. Have a wine with your meal, put your nose in a book ... There's plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the ride.
What airlines have the most flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Diego Airport?
At the moment, you can't fly nonstop from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Diego Airport. However, you will be able to book flights with at least one stop. It's not all bad — use the time to stretch your legs or go in search of a nice meal!

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