Cheap flights from RDU to SFO (Raleigh - Durham Intl. to San Francisco Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from RDU to SFO starting at $101 One Way, $200 Round Trip

Prices starting at $200 for return flights and $101 for one-way flights to San Francisco 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, May 10 - Wed, May 13
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$200 Roundtrip, just found
$200
Roundtrip
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Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 10 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $200 just found
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$201 Roundtrip, just found
$201
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 2, priced at $201 just found
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$202 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 11 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $202 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 3
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$259 Roundtrip, just found
$259
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 29 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Sun, May 3, priced at $259 just found
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$273 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$273
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $273 found 2 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$87 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
$101 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,063 reviews)
Clean but outdated rooms , everything is old it needs an upgrade, renovation.

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$147 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
$169 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Good location to airport. I’d love to give a better review but I don’t appreciate hidden fees. I was an hour early to check-in and even though the room was ready, I was charged for an early check in. Reviewing policies on the hotel website, late checkout indicates there will be fees, but no mention ...

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$180 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
$202 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,818 reviews)
The room was nice and had everything I needed. It was clean and quiet. I had to take the shuttle to the airport at 4:15am and it was fast and on time. Very good service

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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 Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$123 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$145 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,252 reviews)
Nasty

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$163 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$192 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,284 reviews)
Excelente hotel. Muito bem localizado e com otimo atendimento. Vale a pena para quem quer visitar San Francisco, havendo diversas opções de restaurantes na volta. Quarto é o tradicional, com duas camas de casal.

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay

2.5 out of 5
2775 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$112 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$131 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,324 reviews)
good room, small bath room, few options breakfast, good staff

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Comfort Inn by the Bay
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 Francisco Hotels With Airport Transportation

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$113 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$134 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,823 reviews)
Very good value. Would use again.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
$131 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,649 reviews)
Good place, location and service

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$87 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
$101 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,063 reviews)
Clean but outdated rooms , everything is old it needs an upgrade, renovation.

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
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 Francisco Hotels

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$72 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
5.8/10 (3,165 reviews)
hair dryer not working

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$59 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
$69 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
The cleaning of the bathroom takes place at 7:00 AM and noon...at the end of the night it is beyond gross. NEVER will I stay there again.

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
$131 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,649 reviews)
Good place, location and service

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
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 Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

4 out of 5
250 Beach Street San Francisco CA
$169 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$198 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,435 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
150 Anza Blvd Burlingame CA
$122 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$139 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,943 reviews)
From the welcome reception to the keys drop off and everything in between- It was fantastic!

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
$138 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$162 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,290 reviews)
The room we had was very hot and uncomfortable we had to down grade rooms which was a smaller room but still had to pay for original room

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
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 SFO 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
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to SFO?
We're about to make your trip even better. United Airlines flies direct from Raleigh–Durham Airport to San Francisco Airport, so you'll be hitting the tarmac and starting your fantastic adventure in no time.
What is the shortest flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The quickest flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is around 8 hours and 46 minutes. Grab a wine from the drink trolley, go over your travel itinerary or make friends with your seat mate — you'll have enough time on this medium-haul journey.
How many hours flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
On a normal day, it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to travel from RDU to SFO. Get through this medium-haul flight by watching movies and browsing a magazine or two. Alternatively, use the time to catch up on some sleep.
What airlines have the most flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to San Francisco Airport?
United Airlines is your ticket to a rewarding vacation. This respected carrier advertises 100 flights per month between Raleigh and San Francisco.

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