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 $73 One Way, $163 Round Trip

Prices starting at $163 for return flights and $73 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 - Tue, Sep 1
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$163 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $163 found 5 days ago
Sun, May 24 - Mon, Jun 1
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$195 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$195
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 24 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $195 found 4 days ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$237 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, Jun 9, priced at $237 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$257 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, Jun 9, priced at $257 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$257 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, Jun 9, priced at $257 found 1 day 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
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$194 total
May 25 - May 26
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! (3,517 reviews)
Pay attention to your booking. They tried to give us a basic room at check after we paid $300 more to upgrade to a premium room. Also check your bill at check out. The property was okay. Staff could have been a bit more friendly. Food options were limited on the property. IMO it wasn’t worth the ...

Reviewed on May 3, 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 May 7 to May 8
$211 total
May 7 - May 8
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! (6,153 reviews)
Excellent location right across from the cruise terminal and three blocks down from the train station.

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$119 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$138 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,505 reviews)
clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$254 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from May 7 to May 8
$294 total
May 7 - May 8
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,621 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway San Diego CA
$170 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$197 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,999 reviews)
Always a great stay at the Sophia

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

The Sofia Hotel
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$119 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$138 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,505 reviews)
clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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 May 7 to May 8
$211 total
May 7 - May 8
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! (6,153 reviews)
Excellent location right across from the cruise terminal and three blocks down from the train station.

Reviewed on May 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
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$194 total
May 25 - May 26
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! (3,517 reviews)
Pay attention to your booking. They tried to give us a basic room at check after we paid $300 more to upgrade to a premium room. Also check your bill at check out. The property was okay. Staff could have been a bit more friendly. Food options were limited on the property. IMO it wasn’t worth the ...

Reviewed on May 3, 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
$141 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$162 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,061 reviews)
Easy check in easy checkout.

Reviewed on May 4, 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
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$107 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,388 reviews)
With my room 118 the towel handle by the sink broke off when I put the towel back, BUT besides that small dysfunction it was the best hotel I’ve stayed in forever, and the staff was absolutely amazing and incredible! The rooms were clean and smelled like a new hotel lol. If I ever have to stay at ...

Reviewed on May 4, 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
$62 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$71 total
May 5 - May 6
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 (2,120 reviews)
The staff was so incredibly nice and helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 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
$94 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$108 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (3,689 reviews)
I enjoyed my weekend stay here. It was in a very convenient location right off the freeway, only a few minutes from Old Town and a short drive into Balboa Park and more of the downtown area. The room was clean and plenty spacious for a solo traveler, housekeeping was excellent in resetting the room ...

Reviewed on May 3, 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
$217 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$250 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (2,047 reviews)
Great time for everyone, kids and adults

Reviewed on May 3, 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
$199 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$229 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (4,333 reviews)
It was my boyfriends birthday weekend and we had a really great time. Love being spoiled in nice comfy beds and pillows. I nice cool breeze coming in through the windows over looking the pool. Super relaxing getaway. Plus so chill to take a long nap and enjoy the ocean air!!!!

Reviewed on May 4, 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 May 10 to May 11
$339 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,240 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
This place is pretty much worth the price. Unique very deliberate Hawaiian vibe. The Lava Java Cafe is also great, if pricey.

Reviewed on May 3, 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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