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$162+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Durham, NC

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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RDU
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/1710:39 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/208:14 pmRDU - LAX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:50 amLAX - RDU
Nonstop4h 41mDelta
Tue 1/65:27 pmRDU - LAX
Nonstop5h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/1$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/156:00 amLAX - RDU
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:39 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/56:40 amLAX - RDU
1 stop7h 51mFrontier
Thu 12/111:03 pmRDU - LAX
2 stops26h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/241:30 pmLAX - RDU
Nonstop5h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/43:47 pmRDU - LAX
2 stops19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/31:30 pmLAX - RDU
Nonstop5h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:26 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop16h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/56:40 amLAX - RDU
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/98:15 amRDU - LAX
2 stops39h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$317
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/48:51 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop17h 40mFrontier
Fri 12/57:50 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop28h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$318
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/56:40 amLAX - RDU
1 stop7h 51mFrontier
Sat 12/135:45 amRDU - LAX
1 stop10h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/86:40 amLAX - RDU
1 stop7h 51mFrontier
Fri 12/126:26 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/1010:39 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Fri 1/21:03 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop13h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$321

Find flight deals from Irvine to Durham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Durham flight deals. Data was last updated December 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$488
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine to Durham 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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Durham that are best for you.

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Irvine

Fly to

Durham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

3:55 pm-6:07 am

1 stop11h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/22

7:36 am-1:55 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$315

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

8:35 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/31

7:15 am-4:38 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$328

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

8:35 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

7:36 am-1:55 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$328

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

12:40 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

4:07 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$331

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

8:35 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/12

5:27 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$331

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

8:35 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/18

5:27 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$331

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

5:50 am-6:25 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/5

10:10 am-7:20 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$333

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

8:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/22

7:36 am-4:35 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$338

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

9:55 am-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

5:25 pm-8:16 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$348

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

5:00 pm-5:38 am

1 stop9h 38m

$165

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Durham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Durham from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Durham

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Durham. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Durham is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Durham (average of $126). Flying from Irvine to Durham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 IR9 to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Irvine to Durham at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated December 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Delta from Irvine to Durham 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
241 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
241 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
241 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,390 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
241 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
241 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
241 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,093 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
241 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine to Durham. 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 Irvine to Durham flight route?

    Flights from Irvine to Durham have been viewed 44 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Irvine to Durham?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Irvine to Durham in about 8h 34m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 38m. Irvine and Durham are separated by a distance of 2232 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $67. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to Durham for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to Durham are Breeze Airways (100%), WestJet (100%) and LATAM Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Durham?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $149 on average, our data indicates $810 when flying from Irvine to Durham.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to Durham 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 Irvine to Durham?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Durham (average of $126). Flying from Irvine to Durham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 Irvine to Durham

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to Durham. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$159Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$315Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$411Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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