Award flights from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
Award space from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, SJC) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–RDU (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on SJC–RDU (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–RDU (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
- SFO–RDU · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 73,300 pts + $5.60
- SFO–RDU · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- SJC–RDU · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–RDU · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on SFO–RDU: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 10,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SJC–RDU. 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 San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–RDU (seen on 60 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–RDU | 60 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–RDU | 9 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 14,700 pts + $5.60 | SFO–RDU | 8 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–RDU | 22 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–RDU | 8 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.21 | SFO–RDU | 18 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | SFO–RDU | 224 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 23,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–RDU | 13 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | SFO–RDU | 5 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $44.10 | SFO–RDU | 4 |
| GOL Smiles | 50,500 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–RDU | 7 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) on points: 73,300 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on SFO–RDU (seen on 3 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SJC–RDU (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | SJC–RDU | 2 |
| Etihad Guest | 48,000 pts + $57.60Mixed cabin | SFO–RDU | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 62,900 pts + $5.60 | SFO–RDU | 5 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–RDU | 7 |
| GOL Smiles | 90,700 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–RDU | 5 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–RDU (seen on 60 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.
San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- To
- Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 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 Sep 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Raleigh/Durham (RDU), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 60 dates | 73,300 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 3 dates | 28,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 58 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 60 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) | 10,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 21 dates | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 2 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 21 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, San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 60 dates.
- Premium Economy: 73,300 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 3 dates.
- Business Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on San Jose (SJC) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 2 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 60 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–RDU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–RDU | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–RDU | Delta SkyMiles | 73,300 pts + $5.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SJC–RDU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–RDU | Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + $58.95 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–RDU | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 62,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–RDU | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–RDU | United MileagePlus | 65,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | 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 Avianca LifeMiles on SFO–RDU, which showed nonstop space there on 12 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 65,400 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SFO–RDU, which showed nonstop space there on 8 dates.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (11 dates)AAdvantage | 73,300 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)SkyMiles | 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (11 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (20 dates)AAdvantage | 89,500 pts + $5.60 (1 date)SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (11 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | — | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | — | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | — | 135,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 48,000 pts + $57.60 (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 23,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Velocity | — | — | — | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 106,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 49,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)?
In business class, SJC–RDU with 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–RDU 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 San Francisco and Raleigh/Durham (RDU) had award space?
SFO–RDU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–RDU (economy, business class 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 San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 22, 2026, 14:40 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 60 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 12, 2026, 00:40 UTC for a Dec 10, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 60 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 60 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 18 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 9 dates, first class 9 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 22 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 13 dates, premium economy 3 dates, first class 13 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 4 dates, business class 6 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 7 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 5 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) 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 Avianca LifeMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)?
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); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,000 miles + $5.60) to $57.60 with Etihad Guest (48,000 miles + $57.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) 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 (20 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (2 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 San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)?
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 Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 27, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.