HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
California

$73+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — LAX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Durham to California with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3110:57 amRDU - LAS
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Tue 1/610:20 pmLAS - RDU
1 stop15h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3110:57 amRDU - LAS
1 stop24h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:23 amLAS - RDU
2 stops27h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$213
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/3110:57 amRDU - LAS
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Sun 1/412:59 amLAS - RDU
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$233
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - LAX
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Wed 1/73:14 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop24h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$254
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/317:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Mon 1/56:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - LAS
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:20 pmLAS - RDU
1 stop15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/3110:57 amRDU - LAX
2 stops47h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amLAX - RDU
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - LAX
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Wed 12/3110:45 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:57 amRDU - LAS
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Thu 12/256:00 amLAS - RDU
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3110:57 amRDU - LAS
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Wed 12/3110:20 pmLAS - RDU
1 stop7h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/248:14 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop24h 49mFrontier
Tue 1/63:25 pmLAX - RDU
2 stops22h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$281
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/3110:57 amRDU - LAS
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Sun 1/410:31 pmLAS - RDU
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$283

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$152
(Southwest)

One-way from

$73
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$473
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Los Angeles flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-Los Angeles flights.
Search Deals
From Durham to California
Search Deals
One-way flight from Durham to California
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Durham

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/23

1:13 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/28

10:24 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop4h 11m

$157

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/14

5:17 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/18

10:20 pm-5:29 am

Nonstop4h 09m

$157

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/25

5:27 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/3

6:15 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$157

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/15

6:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/21

6:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$167

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/6

5:27 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/9

10:24 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop4h 11m

$167

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/22

6:50 am-9:09 am

Nonstop5h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/25

11:27 pm-10:18 am

1 stop7h 51m

$167

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/31

4:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/7

6:15 am-4:12 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$177

RaleighOntario

RDU - ONT

RDUONT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

5:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Ontario

Thu 2/26

6:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$182

RaleighOntario

RDU - ONT

RDUONT

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/12

7:36 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Ontario

Thu 1/15

6:10 am-6:44 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$182

RaleighOntario

RDU - ONT

RDUONT

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/11

7:36 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Ontario

Thu 1/15

6:10 am-6:44 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$217

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/17

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Durham to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Durham with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to California (average of $129). Flying from Durham to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Durham to California in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to California flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Durham to California?

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 December 18, 2025.
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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Durham to California flight route?

    Flights from Durham to California have been viewed 21 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Durham to California?

    Delta, Southwest, and Frontier can get you from Durham to California in just under 6h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 29m. 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), Alaska Airlines ($82), and Breeze Airways ($91).

  • 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: WestJet (98%), Air France (97%), China Eastern (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durham to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $624 for a flight from Durham to California. The cheapest flight overall is $179 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $137.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to California (average of $129). Flying from Durham to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Durham to California

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Charlotte to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Raleigh to LaGuardia flights
Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Charlotte to Newark flights
Raleigh to Miami flights
Charlotte to LaGuardia flights
Raleigh to Las Vegas flights
Charlotte to Las Vegas flights
Raleigh to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Charlotte to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Raleigh to Newark flights
Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale flights
Charlotte to Denver flights
Raleigh to Orlando flights
Charlotte to Miami flights
Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale flights
Charlotte to Orlando flights
Raleigh to Denver flights
Raleigh to Los Angeles flights
Charlotte to Hobby flights
Raleigh to Hobby flights
Charlotte to Boston flights
Charlotte to Los Angeles flights
Raleigh to Boston flights
Raleigh to Seattle flights
Raleigh to San Francisco flights
Charlotte to O'Hare Intl flights
Raleigh to O'Hare Intl flights
Raleigh to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Raleigh to Tampa flights
Raleigh to George Bush Intcntl flights
Charlotte to George Bush Intcntl flights
Charlotte to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Raleigh to Atlanta flights
Charlotte to Salt Lake City flights
Raleigh to Salt Lake City flights
Charlotte to Seattle flights
Greensboro to LaGuardia flights
Norfolk to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Charlotte to Baltimore flights
Charlotte to New Orleans flights
Charlotte to Love Field flights
Charlotte to Dulles Intl flights
Norfolk to Hobby flights
Charlotte to Tampa flights
Norfolk to LaGuardia flights
Raleigh to Austin flights
Norfolk to Fort Lauderdale flights
Norfolk to Newark flights
Raleigh to New Orleans flights

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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$124Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$132Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$189Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$313Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.