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$83+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to California

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RDU — LAX
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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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 May 20, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 8/259:40 am
RDU
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SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/19:53 pm
SAN
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RDU
2 stops10h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$202
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/95:01 am
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 6/169:25 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop7h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Sun 8/238:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/16:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/29:40 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/912:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/19$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/23:12 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop9h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 6/910:26 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$218
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/2610:07 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/208:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/2312:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/19$225
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/57:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 6/810:26 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$227
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:03 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 49m
Breeze Airways
Tue 9/291:22 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/18$228
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 8/278:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Tue 9/112:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/15$236
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/159:48 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 49m
Breeze Airways
Tue 9/221:22 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/15$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Tue 8/189:40 am
RDU
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LAS
1 stop16h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/257:25 am
LAS
-
RDU
2 stops21h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$243

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 May 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$83
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$438
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. 8% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/29

6:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Jose

Mon 8/3

10:10 pm-9:02 am

1 stop7h 52m

$263

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/17

5:10 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Jose

Tue 10/6

10:20 pm-8:51 am

1 stop7h 31m

$263

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/2

9:40 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

12:54 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$268

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/16

6:58 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Diego

Tue 8/18

1:39 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/23

5:10 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San Diego

Thu 7/30

9:30 pm-8:53 am

1 stop8h 23m

$277

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/13

7:08 pm-9:57 am

1 stop17h 49m

Oakland

Tue 7/21

8:10 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$297

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/22

7:08 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Jose

Mon 7/27

8:12 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop18h 49m

$303

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/15

7:05 am-11:11 am

1 stop7h 06m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

11:56 am-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$304

RaleighOntario

RDU - ONT

RDUONT

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/10

10:20 am-5:49 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Ontario

Fri 7/17

5:43 pm-1:38 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$312

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/29

7:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 27m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/3

11:56 am-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$320

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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 May 20, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Durham to California in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Durham to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Durham to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 20, 2026.

The most flights from DU8 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 May 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to California, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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, Breeze Airways, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Durham to California in just under 5h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 20m. The distance from Durham to California is about 2187 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), Delta ($77), and Alaska Airlines ($78).

  • 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: American Airlines (81%), Qantas Airways (81%), Japan Airlines (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durham to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $650 for a flight from Durham to California. The cheapest flight overall is $146 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $163.

  • 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.

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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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$91Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$102Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$187Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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