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, $141 Round Trip

Prices starting at $141 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.

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
$158 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$182 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,945 reviews)
"The property was very nice. Staff was extremely helpful and kind. The location’s restaurant selection was limited and so we’re walking options. However, the few walking options were very scenic. Overall, I would recommend this location to anyone looking for a nice base to visit San Diego from."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
$174 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$201 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,886 reviews)
Great view. Great location. Great shuttle.
"I had a really great time. The room could have been cleaner on arrival."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$116 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,989 reviews)
Handlery Stay August 21-23
"Nice rooms, bed is a little firm, pillows were OUTSTANDING. Could use better TV's. Lobby bar was closed both night. Both restaurants were good. The staff was very friendly. As for location with being able to walk to stores or quick marts, terrible, nothing close."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Handlery 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 Diego

Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$116 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,989 reviews)
Handlery Stay August 21-23
"Nice rooms, bed is a little firm, pillows were OUTSTANDING. Could use better TV's. Lobby bar was closed both night. Both restaurants were good. The staff was very friendly. As for location with being able to walk to stores or quick marts, terrible, nothing close."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Handlery Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
$174 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$201 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,886 reviews)
Great view. Great location. Great shuttle.
"I had a really great time. The room could have been cleaner on arrival."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
$111 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$128 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,841 reviews)
"The rooms are nice and the staff members are kind and professional. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
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
$174 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$201 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,886 reviews)
Great view. Great location. Great shuttle.
"I had a really great time. The room could have been cleaner on arrival."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
$158 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$182 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,945 reviews)
"The property was very nice. Staff was extremely helpful and kind. The location’s restaurant selection was limited and so we’re walking options. However, the few walking options were very scenic. Overall, I would recommend this location to anyone looking for a nice base to visit San Diego from."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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 Sep 1 to Sep 2
$156 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean and welcoming"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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 Sep 1 to Sep 2
$107 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,121 reviews)
Friendly staff and facility in good shape.
"The Pleasant Inn is a bit older, but the staff has kept it in very good condition. Large room and comfortable bed. They are located very near to both the 805 and 163 freeways for convenience."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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
$58 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$66 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
6.2/10 (2,132 reviews)
"It was okay, I booked 2 beds and only ended up with one."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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
$91 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$104 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,367 reviews)
"The property is good for kids. It was a very cute, clean motel. It has a good Mexican restaurant and a fun diner. The motel is old, but they have worked hard on keeping it up. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

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
$223 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$257 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (1,679 reviews)
"It was a great experience. The rooms are nice and clean. Delicious Italian restaurant, highly recommended."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

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
$186 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$214 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,664 reviews)
Comfortable place with nice amenties
"Nice place to stay, and really convenient if you are someone who likes water sports. Prices for rentals were reasonable, too. The restaurant food was delicious. I thought the $150 dog surcharge was pretty hefty, but they gave was a discount on parking, which we appreciated. By far the biggest issue ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA
$255 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$294 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,027 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Loved it."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

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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