Raleigh Airport (RDU) Flights to San Francisco International Airport Airport (SFO)

Q: How long does the flight from Raleigh to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Raleigh to San Francisco takes5 Hours 20 Minutes.

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Airliners including Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and United Airlines all offer direct flights between Raleigh-durham International Airport to San Francisco International. The flight from Raleigh-durham International Airport to San Francisco International is approximately 3,853 Kilometers which is 2,394 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 5 Hours 20 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. To obtain the best prices for San Francisco International flights than book well in advance. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

On arriving at San Francisco International please note the time difference, the time zone at San Francisco International is 8.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Raleigh-durham International Airport.

If you are planning a trip to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Raleigh-durham International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Raleigh-durham International Airport (RDU).

If you had a rental car at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and avoid excess fees.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Raleigh-durham International Airport (RDU). The following options are available:

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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Raleigh-durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the relevant airlines that fly.

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Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	2	1	2	2	2	1	2	06:15	18:40	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia	2	1	2	2	2	1	1	06:15	18:40	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	2	1	2	2	2	1	1	06:15	18:40	VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by United Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 06:15 and goes by the flight number UA1702 and UA1769

Would you like to book your flight? Bookings can be made direct with United Airlines on their website united.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

08:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1702
Air New Zealand	NZ9557
Virgin Australia	VA8527

18:25

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1769
Air New Zealand	NZ9558
Virgin Australia	VA8483

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Tuesday

08:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1702
Air New Zealand	NZ9557
Virgin Australia	VA8527

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Wednesday

08:30

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1702
Air New Zealand	NZ9557
Virgin Australia	VA8527

18:25

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1769
Air New Zealand	NZ9558
Virgin Australia	VA8483

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Thursday

06:15

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1702
Air New Zealand	NZ9557
Virgin Australia	VA8527

18:40

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1769
Air New Zealand	NZ9558
Virgin Australia	VA8483

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Friday

06:15

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1702
Air New Zealand	NZ9557
Virgin Australia	VA8527

18:40

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1769
Air New Zealand	NZ9558
Virgin Australia	VA8483

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Saturday

06:10

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1702
Air New Zealand	NZ9557
Virgin Australia	VA8527

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Sunday

06:15

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1702
Air New Zealand	NZ9557
Virgin Australia	VA8527

18:39

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1769

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Instead of flying from Raleigh-durham International Airport you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco	0		5 Hours 9 Minutes

Whilst you will find a bureau de change at San Francisco International, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Price FAQ - Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Raleigh RDU to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Raleigh RDU to San Francisco SFO is £216.93 ($273 €261.88)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Raleigh RDU to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest direct return flight from Raleigh RDU to San Francisco SFO is £229.65 ($289 €277.22)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Raleigh RDU to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest flight one way from Raleigh RDU to San Francisco SFO is £51.65 ($65 €62.35)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Raleigh RDU to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest return flight from Raleigh RDU to San Francisco SFO is £119.19 ($150 €143.89)

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Flight Info FAQ - Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO)

Who flies from Raleigh to San Francisco?

The following airlines fly from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO): Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia.

How far is the flight from Raleigh to San Francisco?

The flight from Raleigh to San Francisco is 3,853KM or 2,394 miles.

How long does the flight from Raleigh to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Raleigh to San Francisco takes 5 Hours 20 Minutes.

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