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 $72 One Way, $142 Round Trip

Prices starting at $142 for return flights and $72 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.

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 1
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$142 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$142
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Sun, Aug 23 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $142 found 21 hours ago
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$187 Roundtrip, just found
$187
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $187 just found
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$195 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$195
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $195 found 3 days ago
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, Jun 2
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$202 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $202 found 1 day ago
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$277 Roundtrip, just found
$277
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at $277 just found

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
$185 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$213 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (3,421 reviews)
Outdoor pool bar closes to early and no real substitute bar to go to. Food in the restaurants was average, better to eat out. Weird layout for the property. we kinda felt like we were put in a motel they bought near by.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$211 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (6,121 reviews)
We changed room on the first morning as the one allocated the previous evening wasn't suitable, due to noise from outside air ducts and as we were staying for over a week we wanted it to be right. The new room was perfectly fine in size but possibly hadn't been used for a while as it was a little ...

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

3 out of 5
2576 Laning Rd San Diego CA
$196 nightly
The price is $225 total per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$225 total
Apr 30 - May 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,443 reviews)
This was our second stay at the hotel, we’d love to return a third time! Location is absolutely amazing! The space and amenities are great and when traveling as a family. The heated pool was much appreciated!

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
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
$254 nightly
The price is $292 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$292 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,503 reviews)
Feels like you are walking thru a trailer park with a nice view of the water. Not impressed. Place is run down but was once nice. Rooms need to be upgraded. Bed very uncomfortable… Food was overpriced. The best part of this experience was the waiter at Tidal. Escobar.. he was fantastic!

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$94 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,364 reviews)
Run down hotel. Carpets were gross. Bathroom is super small. It didn't feel clean. The photos of the hotel on this website are deceiving. We will never stay there again. Customer service at the front desk was wonderful. Michelle helped us check in and she was so friendly and super helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$248 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$287 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$211 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (6,121 reviews)
We changed room on the first morning as the one allocated the previous evening wasn't suitable, due to noise from outside air ducts and as we were staying for over a week we wanted it to be right. The new room was perfectly fine in size but possibly hadn't been used for a while as it was a little ...

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$185 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$213 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (3,421 reviews)
Outdoor pool bar closes to early and no real substitute bar to go to. Food in the restaurants was average, better to eat out. Weird layout for the property. we kinda felt like we were put in a motel they bought near by.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$156 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,059 reviews)
Had a great stay. The staff were very friendly and the shuttle was wonderful.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

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
The price is $94 total per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$94 total
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
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! (1,359 reviews)
Clean room, plenty of parking conveniently located

Reviewed on Apr 3, 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
The price is $85 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$85 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 (2,100 reviews)
Although close to Old Town this place is tucked under the freeway. There is a reason it’s the cheapest room in SD. Room was clean, water was hot, bed was okay. Linens were bare minimum. Ice machine broken and property looks to be in various stages of repair/remodel. What one would expect for a cheap ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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
The price is $118 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$118 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (3,651 reviews)
Staff is Superb

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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
$232 nightly
The price is $267 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$267 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,964 reviews)
Amazed not only by the resort, but the entire area. It is a real beach town, authentic in a way that most California beach towns just aren't anymore. The staff was absolutely on point and made our stay comfortable and easy from arrival to departure. The grounds were immaculate and thankfully not ...

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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
$204 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$234 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,224 reviews)
Very nice property with relaxing atmosphere. Check in and check out was easy with friendly staff. Room was very clean and comfortable. Walking around the property during evening hours was very relaxing. Only negative was the window shaking airplane noise for like an hour in the morning. This seemed ...

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$295 nightly
The price is $339 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$339 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,211 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
The garden view room on ground floor was exactly as described. Room itself was great size and had everything needed. The aesthetic fits the theme well, although a bit of an upgrade to the worn out dingy carpet would be an improvement. Easy beach and pool access with several nearby restaurants and ...

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

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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