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 $83 One Way, $162 Round Trip

Prices starting at $162 for return flights and $83 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 18 - Tue, Sep 1
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$162 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$162
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $162 found 7 hours ago
Sun, May 24 - Thu, May 28
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$173 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Sun, May 24 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Thu, May 28, priced at $173 found 23 hours ago
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$187 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 16 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, May 19, priced at $187 found 4 hours ago
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$200 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $200 found 22 hours ago
Sat, May 23 - Mon, Jun 1
RDU
Raleigh
SAN
San Diego
$262 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 23 from Raleigh to San Diego, returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $262 found 4 days 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
$201 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$231 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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! (3,344 reviews)
V nice place

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$139 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$160 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,425 reviews)
Staff was very friendly and warm. Room was very nice.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$130 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$150 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,132 reviews)
Enjoyed my stay at The Dextro. The staff was awesome, and the vibe was great. Will book again in the future.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$231 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$266 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (2,430 reviews)
Great family place to stay.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$139 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$160 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,425 reviews)
Staff was very friendly and warm. Room was very nice.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
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 Feb 28 to Mar 1
$294 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
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! (3,354 reviews)
Room was clean but the view, the view was amazing. I so appreciate the concierge accommodating my request to be moved up to the 10th floor. It was an absolute game changer.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

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 Mar 11 to Mar 12
$211 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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! (6,054 reviews)
Todo estuvo excelente. El personal con el cual interactúanos fue muy amable.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$201 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$231 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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! (3,344 reviews)
V nice place

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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
$153 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$176 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (1,054 reviews)
Staff was great and room was great also

Reviewed on Feb 26, 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 Mar 1 to Mar 2
$107 total
Mar 1 - Mar 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! (1,323 reviews)
Friendly staff, super comfy beds, zero ambience

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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
$58 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$67 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 (2,104 reviews)
The staff is always helpful and the rooms are always clean. You get what you pay for. A clean room Clean towels and soap And a good night rest.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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
$87 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$100 total
Mar 3 - Mar 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,627 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, nice pool area.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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
$237 nightly
The price is $273 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$273 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,895 reviews)
Everything was phenomenal and outstanding about this resort and stay! From the pricing, to the location and amenities; will definitely be coming back for a longer stay. 10/10 highly recommend! Very clean and quiet location. Perfectly placed not to far from everything you’d want to do in the mission ...

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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
$189 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$217 total
Mar 2 - Mar 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! (4,123 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable beds. The daily resort fee and the price of parking were steep.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$265 nightly
The price is $305 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$305 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,168 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Clean room and very quiet. Facilities close to the beach!

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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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