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 $100 One Way, $200 Round Trip

Prices starting at $200 for return flights and $100 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.

Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$200 Roundtrip, just found
$200
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $200 just found
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$201 Roundtrip, just found
$201
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $201 just found
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$202 Roundtrip, just found
$202
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 11 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $202 just found
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$227 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$227
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $227 found 4 days ago
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
RDU
Raleigh
SFO
San Francisco
$249 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 29 from Raleigh to San Francisco, returning Wed, May 6, priced at $249 found 1 hour ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$110 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,064 reviews)
Nice stay. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, great location, I got 2 rooms with family, breakfast was good. I will take next trip.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$156 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Staff were very friendly. There was some dust in the corners of the walls but nothing terrible. Loved that our room had a fireplace and their breakfast. Parking was pretty convenient too. Would stay again if I’m passing through the area.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy Millbrae CA
$124 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$143 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,970 reviews)
The bar-restaurant was really good: enjoyed the shrimp crab egg rolls, ribeye steak, the Cobb salad all were very tasty. Staff was professional and friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
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
$119 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$140 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,325 reviews)
Excellent hotel. Will stay again for sure!

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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
$151 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$177 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
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! (7,334 reviews)
Wonderful staff

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
$149 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 Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,887 reviews)
It was good, clean, staff are friendly. The hotel is in a good area

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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
$113 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$134 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
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! (1,832 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$131 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,661 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$110 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,064 reviews)
Nice stay. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, great location, I got 2 rooms with family, breakfast was good. I will take next trip.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
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
The price is $72 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$72 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 (3,221 reviews)
This motel could use some updating. Room was clean, but the toilet was incredibly noisy when you flushed. Summer weight blanket on the bed was much too light for the winter. Older windows let all the street and plane noise in. On the plus side, the IHOP next door was very convenient and the airport ...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
The price is $59 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$59 total
per night
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$131 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,661 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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
$169 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$198 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,460 reviews)
We loved the hotel. The game room is great. We felt like it was in a great area and close to all the places we wanted to go. The concierge, Tatiana was super helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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
$122 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$139 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,961 reviews)
Rooms was clean and the Buffett was amazing and well stocked.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 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
$138 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$162 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,306 reviews)
Nice rooms, very clean and courteous staff

Reviewed on Feb 22, 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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