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$85+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to California

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RDU — LAX
May 27 — Jun 31
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to California

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 27, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/2610:16 am
RDU
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ONT
1 stop24h 19m
Frontier
Mon 6/88:06 pm
ONT
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RDU
1 stop14h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 4/24$190
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1810:16 am
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop24h 19m
Frontier
Wed 5/208:06 pm
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop14h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/24$198
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/712:06 pm
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Tue 5/1210:50 am
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop22h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23$200
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2312:26 pm
RDU
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ONT
1 stop24h 39m
Frontier
Sun 5/318:06 pm
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop14h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$203
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/2610:16 am
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop24h 19m
Frontier
Fri 5/298:06 pm
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop14h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/61:23 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop13h 27m
Frontier
Fri 5/159:37 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop23h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/2612:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Wed 6/39:37 am
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops23h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 4/24$206
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:06 pm
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Sun 5/106:00 am
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop26h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23$207
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/121:23 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop13h 27m
Frontier
Wed 5/206:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23$207
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/29:40 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/912:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/23$208
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/28:45 am
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop13h 26m
Frontier
Tue 6/96:43 pm
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop15h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$210
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2312:26 pm
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop24h 39m
Frontier
Sat 5/305:59 pm
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop16h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23$211

Find flight deals from Raleigh to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to California flight deals. Data was last updated April 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$190
(Expedia)

One-way from

$85
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$414

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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From Raleigh-Durham to California
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 April 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to California that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/30

9:56 am-5:02 pm

2 stops10h 06m

San Jose

Tue 6/2

5:59 pm-8:51 am

2 stops11h 52m

$267

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/20

11:08 am-6:45 pm

2 stops10h 37m

San Jose

Mon 8/24

8:05 pm-8:51 am

2 stops9h 46m

$267

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/30

9:54 am-5:12 pm

2 stops10h 18m

San Jose

Mon 8/3

10:00 pm-8:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

$268

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/3

12:57 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops9h 22m

San Jose

Sat 6/6

5:55 pm-8:47 am

2 stops11h 52m

$273

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/19

5:45 am-12:53 pm

2 stops10h 08m

San Jose

Wed 9/23

11:30 am-12:27 am

2 stops9h 57m

$273

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/4

1:17 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop7h 44m

San Diego

Tue 7/14

6:20 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$277

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/13

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Jose

Sun 8/16

6:37 pm-9:35 am

2 stops11h 58m

$293

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/4

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Thu 6/11

2:50 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 10m

$297

RaleighOntario

RDU - ONT

RDUONT

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/2

5:20 am-10:57 am

1 stop8h 37m

Ontario

Tue 6/9

5:59 pm-10:33 am

2 stops13h 34m

$302

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/25

7:08 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Jose

Sat 8/8

7:13 am-6:01 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$303

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to California

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to California?

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to California (average of $348). Flying from Raleigh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 RDU to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 April 27, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to California in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh 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 April 27, 2026.

The most flights from RDU to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh 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 April 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Raleigh to California to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to California?

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Raleigh.

  • How popular is this Raleigh to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to California?

    For as low as $312, Delta can have you in California from Raleigh in 7h 37m. The distance from Raleigh to California is about 2232 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $63 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $78 and $81, respectively.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Raleigh to California consider choosing WestJet (83%), American Airlines (83%) or Japan Airlines (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $808 for a flight from Raleigh to California. The cheapest flight overall is $213 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $210.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to California (average of $348). Flying from Raleigh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 Raleigh to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 April 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$102Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$129Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$187Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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