Award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco
Award space from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on RDU–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on RDU–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on RDU–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- RDU–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- RDU–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- RDU–SFO · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on RDU–SFO: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on RDU–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,000 miles + $5.60, about 3.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on RDU–SFO (seen on 76 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 76 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 43 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 42 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 36 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 15,700 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 41 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.96 | RDU–SFO | 28 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,800 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 45 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.46 | RDU–SFO | 217 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 19,000 pts + $30.67 | RDU–SFO | 17 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 31 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $44.10 | RDU–SFO | 26 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 12 |
| GOL Smiles | 45,500 pts + taxes not reported | RDU–SFO | 41 |
Premium Economy
Business Class
Lowest business class from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on RDU–SFO (seen on 74 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 74 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | RDU–SFO | 30 |
| Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $55.58Mixed cabin | RDU–SFO | 30 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 55,100 pts + $11.20Mixed cabin | RDU–SFO | 30 |
| GOL Smiles | 85,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | RDU–SFO | 33 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 285,800 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | RDU–SFO | 3 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on RDU–SFO (seen on 76 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 76 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | RDU–SFO | 43 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.46 | RDU–SFO | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 61,600 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 42 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | RDU–SFO | 45 |
| GOL Smiles | 196,400 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | RDU–SFO | 1 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,374–2,394 miles (3,820–3,853 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 76 dates | 22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 1 date | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 74 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 76 dates |
| Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Jose (SJC) | 10,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 15 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 15 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 76 dates.
- Business Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 74 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 76 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | RDU–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | RDU–SFO | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | RDU–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | RDU–SFO | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | RDU–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | RDU–SFO | Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.46 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | RDU–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | RDU–SFO | GOL Smiles | 196,400 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on RDU–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 42 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 62,900 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on RDU–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 42 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (23 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)MileagePlus | 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 34,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 89,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | — | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Velocity | — | — | — | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 137,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 123,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 89,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | 30,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Velocity | — | — | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco?
In business class, RDU–SFO with 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, RDU–SFO with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and San Francisco had award space?
RDU–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and RDU–SJC (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 21, 2026, 05:07 UTC for a Dec 9, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 76 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:36 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 01:00 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 74 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:36 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 76 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 74 dates, first class 76 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 28 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 43 dates, first class 43 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 36 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 41 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 45 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 45 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 26 dates, business class 30 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 41 dates, business class 33 dates, first class 1 date) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $44.10 with Etihad Guest (28,000 miles + $44.10). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (23 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 25,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 2, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.