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Cheap flights from Durham, NC to California

RDU — LAX
Nov 14 — Nov 211
Sat 11/14
Sat 11/21
1 adult, Economy
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DU8 to CA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Durham to California in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 47% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to California, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,072 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,072 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,072 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,072 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,654 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,072 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,366 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,072 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,168 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,072 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Durham to California flight route?

    Flights from Durham to California have been viewed 19 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 ($72), Delta ($77), and Alaska Airlines ($98).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Durham to California are Raleigh-Durham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Los Angeles and Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco.

  • 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: Delta (83%), Korean Air (83%), LATAM Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durham to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $875 for a flight from Durham to California. The cheapest flight overall is $287 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $192.

  • 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Durham to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$138Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$138Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$177Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$195Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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