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$72 Find cheap flights from Raleigh to San Antonio

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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to San Antonio (RDU-SAT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to San Antonio that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:40 pm - 3:44 pmRDU-SAT
22h 04m2 stops
5:00 am - 9:07 amSAT-RDU
27h 07m3 stops
$253Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 15
11:51 am - 7:23 pmRDU-SAT
8h 32m1 stop
5:25 am - 5:31 pmSAT-RDU
11h 06m1 stop
Fri, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 14
6:55 am - 11:32 amRDU-SAT
5h 37m1 stop
6:10 am - 11:58 amSAT-RDU
4h 48m1 stop
$272American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 18
11:51 am - 6:54 pmRDU-SAT
8h 03m1 stop
10:58 pm - 3:58 pmSAT-RDU
16h 00m2 stops
$274Frontier
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sun, Aug 4
5:30 am - 9:30 amRDU-SAT
5h 00m1 stop
4:55 pm - 11:23 pmSAT-RDU
5h 28m1 stop
$289Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 10
7:59 pm - 12:48 amRDU-SAT
5h 49m1 stop
5:13 am - 11:45 amSAT-RDU
5h 32m1 stop
$296Delta
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Wed, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 3
8:33 am - 8:25 amRDU-SAT
24h 52m1 stop
10:58 pm - 3:58 pmSAT-RDU
16h 00m2 stops
$309Frontier
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Fri, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 11
6:30 am - 7:14 pmRDU-SAT
13h 44m1 stop
2:25 pm - 11:44 pmSAT-RDU
8h 19m2 stops
$378United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 16
6:21 am - 12:09 pmRDU-SAT
6h 48m1 stop
7:27 pm - 2:14 pmSAT-RDU
17h 47m2 stops
$394United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 18
5:00 am - 9:09 amRDU-SAT
5h 09m1 stop
9:54 am - 3:24 pmSAT-RDU
4h 30m1 stop
$606American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 25

Flights from Raleigh to San Antonio - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to San Antonio to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to San Antonio?

The average price of all flights from Raleigh to San Antonio clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Antonio on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to San Antonio. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to San Antonio?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio is November, where tickets cost $341 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of tickets is $489 and $472 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to San Antonio, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to San Antonio?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Antonio from Raleigh were found on Frontier ($72) and Spirit Airlines ($76), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($253) and American Airlines ($272).

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Low season

December

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$72
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
Flight from Raleigh to San Antonio

When to book flights from Raleigh to San Antonio

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to San Antonio based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to San Antonio

  • What is the baggage allowance on my flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    The airline and ticket type will dictate your baggage allowance and any extra fees that will be charged. On Delta flights, all passengers are allowed one personal item and one carry-on bag free of charge. Any bags beyond that well or those needing to be checked will be charged an extra fee. If you upgrade to Premium or First Class, you have checked baggage included in the fare. Checked baggage will also cost extra on American Airlines flights unless you upgrade to a Premium ticket. When checking bags, we recommend buying them ahead of time to save money at the airport.

  • What family-friendly services can I find on the flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    Families traveling with kids are offered priority boarding on Delta Air Lines flights. Once onboard, there are kids' meals and kid-friendly entertainment options for them to enjoy during the flight. On Frontier Airlines, kids can get a collectible trading card and activity book for their flight. If you are a member of the Discount Den, you may be able to take advantage of the Kids Fly Free program.

  • Can I bring my dog on the flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    Delta Air Lines welcomes small dogs and cats onboard. In the cabin, all dogs must remain closed in the carrier which must be able to fit under the seat. A one-way fee will be charged and can be paid at the time of booking. Larger dogs that must be checked will have to travel with the Delta Cargo service, which requires a separate booking. American Airlines only accepts dogs that are small enough to fly in the cabin. Dogs must remain in the carrier, which will be counted towards your baggage allowance.

  • Can I take public transportation to get from San Antonio Airport (SAT) to the city?

    The VIA bus is an affordable way to get downtown from the airport. When you arrive at the airport, go to the lower level, and look for the VIA bus stop. It will be located at the far end of Terminal B. Board bus route 5, which operates every day from 6 am to 7 pm. Tickets cost around $1.50, and it takes about 30 minutes to reach the city.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to San Antonio was $72 for a one-way ticket and $253 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and San Antonio?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    Raleigh airport is called Raleigh-Durham and the only airport in San Antonio is San Antonio.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and San Antonio, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Antonio from Raleigh?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Raleigh to San Antonio.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $440 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $411 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to San Antonio.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Antonio from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Antonio with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and SAT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to San Antonio?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Antonio from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Raleigh to San Antonio

  • There are no direct flights from Raleigh (RDU) to San Antonio (SAT). Most flights will have one stop in either Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), or Dallas (DFW).
  • Budget airlines like Frontier and Spirit offer low prices, but often have long layovers of over 3 hours in either Fort Lauderdale (FLL) or Denver (DEN).
  • Delta Air Lines has baggage tracking and offers a 20-minute bag guarantee. If your bag doesn’t arrive within 30 minutes of landing, then passengers are eligible to receive 2,500 bonus miles.
  • The Bundle It deals on Frontier and can help you to combine the extras you’d like to tailor your travel and save money at the same time.
  • Delta SkyMiles members can stay connected during their flight with complimentary Wi-Fi on all domestic U.S. flights.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to San Antonio

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to San Antonio. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to San Antonio? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10277 reviews
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

2.0 MediocreCraig, Jun 2024CVG - LGA
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3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

My seat was broken. WiFi didn’t work. Gate crew at HOU were rude and condescending. Treated all the passengers badly. Bad experience, United.

First flight of the day… MINIMUM FUEL! 15 minute landing delay at HOU due to fog turned into a 2+ hour delay! Rather than circle, they had to divert to another city to refuel! Sat on tarmac at Austin to refuel. We ALL missed our connections! The crew, including pilots, were clueless. Crew was really a mess. At HOU, Untied employees were exceedingly rude to all. It was pitiful.

No lounge access with “United First” ticket. False alarm about late flight, jeopardizing connection. Wrong meal. Loose power socket would not hold plug, could not charge device. In-flight access to text messaging did not work. Toilet seat on plane would not stay up.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

Boarding was unorganized. They expected passengers to ask people to move their assigned seat they paid for in order to sit together. The seats even in comfort are smaller than other airlines and the flight attendants appeared not to be well prepared

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

They cancelled two flight and got us onto another airline, which was also delayed.

Nothing, terrible travel experience due to weather and maintenance delays and was left stranded in Austin.

28 hour delay at Fort Worth/Dallas airport, part due to weather which was unavoidable, but various other reasons - no pilot, no fa, mechanical problem, plane too small, too big, crew out of flying time, seat configuration problems.... endless and hourly updates with a different excuse. Finally told us about 3.00 am, that the flight was delayed to hours later.

Delayed so that missed connecting flight. Connecting flight was also delayed on the tarmac but they closed the gate before the rescheduled time.

Took off over an hour late with multiple mechanical issues. Gate agent in Dallas was lazy and was slow as molasses. Had a line 10 people long. Spirit bad..

LIT to DFW - 3 hours late; the entire plane had been boarded before they told us there was a delay due to a weather-related ground stop in Dallas. DFW to MAY - 2+ hours late due to A/C needing to be repaired after everyone had boarded, then when we finally reach the runway, the First Officer timed out and we had to taxi all the way back to the gate and wait for a new one. I arrived in New Orleans 5+ hours later than I should have. Return flights were completely cancelled; rebooked through the app to fly through CLT instead of DFW. MSY to CLT had no issues, but CLT to LIT was delayed 1.25 hrs because flight attendants had not arrived to the airport yet. At least they didn’t make us all sit on the plane to wait for them. I should have driven.

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

My flight was uncomfortable and crammed. There were no pockets to store things, I couldn’t move my seat back slightly. Beverages including soda cost extra. My husband flew on another spirit airline flight, which was delayed a total of 48 hours, only to be canceled.

The plane was not on time for boarding or departure or arrivals.

When we landed, they kept us on the plane for almost 25 minutes. Could do better.

Horrible. Delays, no customer support and fake promises and everything. i am suffering to help as due to connecting flight getting missed no support on ground and customer support window is closed and we are sitting o ground without anything

Seats suck, not enough room, overcrowded planes, hectic situation all together.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

3 hour delay was brutal though not Spirit Airlines fault. the control tower would not let us take off because of weather

Beware of all the extras. Nickel and dimed. Everything was extra. It turns a $90 fare in to a $400 fair quite easily.

It would have been nice to have been on the flight

Delayed several times. Flight was to arrive at midnight and it arrive at 3 am. A 3 hour delay is already bad but one that has you arriving in the wee hour is just disruptive and overall unacceptable. The complete lack of restitution is a joke in keeping with Spirit’s reputation of ranking bottom-low in the pecking order.

Did not realize seats did not recline. Best to travel in an exit row... No question

I strongly dislike Frontier. I find them barebones, the seats not particularly comfortable, the nickel and diming is maddening, the app is TERRIBLE - super confusing to navigate, and the last 4 frontier flights I have flown have been on AVERAGE 2 hours late, one ruining a fancy night out in Vegas with reservations made well in advance, which was nodded to with a measly 5000 miles, which translates to almost nothing. At least credit a free checked bag or something.

8 hr delay. had to buy another ticket with another airline

Four and a half hour delay in total. What frustrates me most is the poor communication and disorganization.

I appreciated the upgrade to free cary-on bag and seat selection at no charge

FRONTIER SUCKS! The agent downstairs tricked me into booking, just to get to the gate. At the gate, they told me they couldn't help. I then called Customer Service. They and the gate attendants kept blaming each other. Neither side was willing to help the customer.

The agent at check-in was strident, unwelcoming, and condescending to customers ahead of me.

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

Didn't like anything..entire crew was very rude to everyone on the flight. Plane old and the trays fall down on you the while time you're flying. Charged more for a carry on bag than for the plane ticket itself. Did make it from point a to point b, but worth the extra money to fly with another airline

9 hours of delay!! Was not able to check my luggage that I paid for!!!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to San Antonio found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/10Wed
1 stopFrontier
8h 03mRDU-SAT
$72
9/4Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
22h 39mRDU-SAT
$76
7/2Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 37mRDU-SAT
$136
8/1Thu
1 stopDelta
6h 46mRDU-SAT
$153
7/1Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 57mRDU-SAT
$176
6/14Fri
2 stops
27h 23mRDU-SAT
$233
6/17Mon
2 stops
30h 14mRDU-SAT
$235
8/1Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 02mRDU-SAT
$324
6/17Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 09mRDU-SAT
$353
6/14Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 04mRDU-SAT
$433

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Last minute flights from Raleigh to San Antonio

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Raleigh to San Antonio that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/13Thu
multi-stopFrontier
11h 36mRDU-SAT
6/17Mon
multi-stopFrontier
11h 47mSAT-RDU
$388
6/12Wed
multi-stop
14h 16mRDU-SAT
6/17Mon
multi-stop
20h 12mSAT-RDU
$406
6/12Wed
multi-stop
14h 16mRDU-SAT
6/17Mon
multi-stop
10h 25mSAT-RDU
$439
6/14Fri
multi-stop
35h 57mRDU-SAT
6/24Mon
multi-stop
20h 12mSAT-RDU
$461
6/15Sat
multi-stop
6h 45mRDU-SAT
6/22Sat
multi-stop
14h 45mSAT-RDU
$472
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 29mRDU-SAT
6/22Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 36mSAT-RDU
$511
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 15mRDU-SAT
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 41mSAT-RDU
$524
6/12Wed
multi-stopSun Country Air
14h 16mRDU-SAT
6/14Fri
multi-stopSun Country Air
14h 28mSAT-RDU
$555
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 15mRDU-SAT
6/17Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 38mSAT-RDU
$770
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 27mRDU-SAT
6/17Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 31mSAT-RDU
$871

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Raleigh (RDU)United States

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