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 $92 One Way, $178 Round Trip

Prices starting at $178 for return flights and $92 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.

Sat, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 11
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$178 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 5 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Fri, Dec 11, priced at $178 found 3 days ago
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$183 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $183 found 5 hours ago
Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 22
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$254 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 18 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Fri, Jan 22, priced at $254 found 5 hours ago
Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 20
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$259 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 16 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $259 found 4 hours ago
Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 20
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$277 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Jan 16 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $277 found 4 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
$160 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$184 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,807 reviews)
"parking was terrible"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$170 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$197 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$80 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$92 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
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

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$170 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$197 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$80 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$92 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Handlery Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$211 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$244 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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
$170 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$197 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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
$160 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$184 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,807 reviews)
"parking was terrible"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 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 Nov 8 to Nov 9
$156 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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! (1,102 reviews)
"Great family hotel. Simple and clean yummy breakfast inexpensive and perfect for our short stay in sd"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 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
$77 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$88 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
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! (1,631 reviews)
"We stayed two nights on Oct. 30-Nov. 1. We say small crockroach in the shower room (228)"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 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 Nov 3 to Nov 4
$71 total
Nov 3 - Nov 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 (2,217 reviews)
"This place is cheap for a reason. If you just want a place to stay for the night, this is it. But dont expect anything else. Just a bed. At least for me. My shower didnt work."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 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
$84 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$96 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
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
$200 nightly
The price is $230 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$230 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,502 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, kids club, playground, game room

Travelers say...
"Very noisy room with not much insulation. Also pretty warm room. Nice location. No food after 9."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 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
$177 nightly
The price is $204 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$204 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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! (4,483 reviews)
"The firefly restaurant is worth the visit. The Dana was located in the heart of where we wanted to be. One surprise was the room, not what we had envisioned as a 4 star hotel. There wasn't a door from the main room to the sink. The toilet shower area was quite small as well. It did have ready hot ..."

Reviewed on Nov 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
$229 nightly
The price is $264 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$264 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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! (1,396 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"There was a long wait to check in because there was only one staff member at the desk, but once we were able to check in, it was very efficient and hostess was very welcoming and upgraded our room for us which was lovely, and also comped our parking to apologize for the long delay. Loved our room ..."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 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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