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$60+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to California

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RDU — LAX
Mar 1 — Mar 81
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to California

Cheapest flights from Durham to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/249:25 pm
RDU
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LAS
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Fri 2/278:41 pm
LAS
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RDU
1 stop16h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/235:10 pm
RDU
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LAS
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Thu 2/266:45 am
LAS
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RDU
1 stop8h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$164
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/215:11 pm
RDU
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LAS
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Mon 2/2311:03 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/30$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:25 am
RDU
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LAS
2 stops20h 19m
Frontier
Sat 2/285:30 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop7h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$168
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/25:11 pm
RDU
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ONT
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Wed 3/48:40 am
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop28h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/249:25 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Tue 3/36:30 am
LAS
-
RDU
2 stops14h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$171
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:25 am
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/59:54 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop13h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$172
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/193:08 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop11h 36m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/259:54 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop13h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/246:25 am
RDU
-
LAS
2 stops13h 49m
Frontier
Sat 2/285:30 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop7h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$177
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:13 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop8h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/311:03 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$178
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/92:07 pm
RDU
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LAS
1 stop11h 28m
Frontier
Mon 4/139:21 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop16h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/96:22 pm
RDU
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LAS
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Tue 3/176:00 am
LAS
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RDU
1 stop8h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$181

Find flight deals from Durham to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Expedia)

One-way from

$60
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$401
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Durham to California
One-way flight from Durham to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/8

7:05 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/11

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$207

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/9

5:25 am-7:40 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/11

6:10 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$207

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/5

7:08 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop19h 56m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

10:13 am-6:08 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$242

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

4:47 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Diego

Sat 2/21

12:16 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$247

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

4:45 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

6:20 am-6:48 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$252

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/22

5:13 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/1

11:56 am-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$256

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/25

5:15 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Jose

Tue 4/7

6:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$257

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

4:50 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Jose

Wed 3/11

6:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$257

RaleighReno

RDU - RNO

RDURNO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/14

8:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Reno

Sat 4/18

1:42 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$257

RaleighSacramento

RDU - SMF

RDUSMF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/24

4:06 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/7

4:41 pm-4:04 am

1 stop8h 23m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to California (average of $132). Flying from Durham to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DU8 to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Durham to California in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 54% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to California, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Durham to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Durham to California?

    Delta, Southwest, and Frontier can get you from Durham to California in just under 5h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 37m. The distance from Durham to California is about 2020 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Durham to California are Frontier ($63), Breeze Airways ($91), and Spirit Airlines ($95).

  • What are the most popular routes from Durham to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Durham to California?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Durham to California on time: Air France (100%), Breeze Airways (86%), Japan Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durham to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,040 for a flight from Durham to California. The cheapest flight overall is $193 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $143.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durham to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durham to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durham to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to California (average of $132). Flying from Durham to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Durham to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Durham to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$111Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$112Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$226Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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