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 $114 One Way, $224 Round Trip

Prices starting at $224 for return flights and $114 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.

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$224 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$224
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $224 found 4 days ago
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$228 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$228
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 28 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $228 found 4 days ago
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 20
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$228 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$228
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 7 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $228 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$307 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Fri, Sep 11, priced at $307 found 1 day ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$340 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $340 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

Grand Hyatt at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO

4 out of 5
55 S McDonnell Rd San Francisco CA
$309 nightly
The price is $345 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$345 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,678 reviews)
"Hotel was great, loved the place. I stay there for early morning departures- see easy to get to the terminal. But: Watch out, the Red line train is currently "under repair." If you catch the blue line going the wrong way, you are taking the scenic route to the airport terminal. About a 20 minute ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

3 out of 5
1390 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$146 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$168 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,778 reviews)
"An awesome experience from check in to check out! Friendly helpful staff and clean rooms! And great breakfast."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$146 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$167 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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 ...
The Millwood - A Boutique 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
$152 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$179 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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 ...
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 Sep 1 to Sep 2
$192 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (7,591 reviews)
"The room was clean but dark and felt dated. Bathroom needs an upgrade. Could not find a WiFi to use. The buffet breakfast was great with lots of options but it’s very very busy and the line was too long to wait on one of the days."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$168 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$199 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
Handlery Union Square 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.

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
$128 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
$151 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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! (1,882 reviews)
"The location was perfect, walking distance to BART, CalTrain, restaurants & EV charging. Free self-parking. We upgraded to a room with balcony, microwave and fridge for a 3-day stay, comfortable space and cleaned daily. There's no pool, no workout room. But we'll stay again for the convenient and ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$154 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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 ...
Hotel Skye SFO
Sfo El Rancho Inn

Sfo El Rancho Inn

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
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! (2,892 reviews)
"Customer service was great"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

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Sfo El Rancho Inn
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
$71 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$85 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 ...
6/10 (3,930 reviews)
"I rent the room for 10 days, and they never clean the room terrible service, and front desk charge 5 dollars by day for parking and I don’t get any receipt for that, I will never recommend this place"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$67 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$79 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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 ...
Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$154 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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 ...
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
$205 nightly
The price is $241 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$241 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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
$147 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$167 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (2,320 reviews)
"Parking area was a mess. 45 dollars for parking after a late check in due to airline delays was too expensive. No place to get a bite of food except the grossly expensive little snack area. The room was OK with the sliding door wide open with out a screen. Breakfast fruit was hard and tasteless. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 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
$155 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$182 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,669 reviews)
"They charged me for parking and they didn’t tell me, went I left, they said that parking was not included. They charged me 60 dollars a night for the parking"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 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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