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 $96 One Way, $166 Round Trip

Prices starting at $166 for return flights and $96 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 2 days ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $166 found 2 days ago
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$197 Roundtrip, just found
$197
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $197 just found
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$217 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 6 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Thu, Oct 8, priced at $217 found 9 hours ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$222 Roundtrip, just found
$222
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $222 just found
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$240 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $240 found 9 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! (3,588 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for family fun."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 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 Aug 2 to Aug 3
$211 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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 ...
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! (4,170 reviews)
"Well for one thing there was only one ice machine out of the whole property that worked and you had to use a key to use the stairs to go up but the key did not work on any of the stairs so you always had to use the elevator to go up you could use stairs to go down though but you couldn't get back ..."

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
$311 nightly
The price is $358 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$358 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (2,743 reviews)
"Beautiful, well maintained grounds and clean, modern rooms."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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 Aug 2 to Aug 3
$211 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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 ...
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
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$211 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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 ...
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! (3,588 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for family fun."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,077 reviews)
"Airport shuttle was wonderful - no need for Uber or taxi. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, Old Town was an easy walk from the hotel. There was a great Taco place just across the street, good food, great price."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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
$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 ...
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 (2,128 reviews)
"This hotel is great for a quick emergency stay. I suggest you look for something else if you want better amenities, but this is very basic and good for a regular overnight. Don't expect too much."

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
$163 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$187 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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 ...
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 10 to Aug 11
$347 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (2,273 reviews)
"There is no AC in the bedrooms of the suite."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 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
$264 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$303 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,423 reviews)
"The rooms were clean, the price was great, and the marina view was beautiful. Considering the cost, it was an excellent value. We also appreciated the amenities, especially having an ice machine available, which was very convenient. One thing to note is that while the hotel is on the water, there ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$338 nightly
The price is $389 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$389 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
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! (1,320 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"I liked the Hawaiian theme - the music, koi, plantings."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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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