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$60+ Cheap flights from California 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RDU
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Durham

Cheapest flights from California to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 5/112:59 am
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop17h 05m
Frontier
Sat 5/99:59 pm
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop12h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$151
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 4/1412:59 am
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop13h 06m
Frontier
Mon 5/1810:51 am
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop8h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 5/1312:59 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Sat 5/1611:53 am
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop13h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/912:59 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop7h 13m
Frontier
Tue 4/145:55 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop8h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/176:00 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop12h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/209:47 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop28h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/249:20 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop20h 44m
Frontier
Sun 4/264:07 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop9h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/238:48 am
LAS
-
RDU
2 stops28h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/269:47 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop28h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/265:30 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop7h 30m
Frontier
Mon 3/25:10 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 4/2011:59 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop13h 57m
Frontier
Sat 4/256:00 am
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/97:40 pm
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop12h 32m
Frontier
Sun 4/1910:51 am
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop8h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/106:15 am
ONT
-
RDU
2 stops30h 02m
Frontier
Tue 3/176:43 pm
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/176:00 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Mon 4/2010:38 pm
RDU
-
LAS
2 stops24h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$203

Find flight deals from California to Durham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Durham flight deals. Data was last updated February 11, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$60
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$451
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Durham that are best for you.

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OntarioRaleigh

ONT - RDU

ONTRDU

Ontario

Tue 4/28

12:59 am-5:05 pm

1 stop13h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/3

10:51 am-4:38 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$200

OntarioRaleigh

ONT - RDU

ONTRDU

Ontario

Tue 4/28

12:59 am-5:05 pm

1 stop13h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/7

10:51 am-4:38 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$200

OntarioRaleigh

ONT - RDU

ONTRDU

Ontario

Thu 4/30

6:15 am-8:48 pm

1 stop11h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/2

9:59 pm-7:31 am

1 stop12h 32m

$200

OntarioRaleigh

ONT - RDU

ONTRDU

Ontario

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-3:17 pm

2 stops30h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/17

6:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$202

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 3/6

6:25 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/9

4:41 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$214

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/26

9:54 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop13h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/1

4:30 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$218

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 3/6

6:25 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

6:43 pm-12:08 am

1 stop8h 25m

$220

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 4/29

12:29 pm-8:46 am

3 stops17h 17m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/14

8:55 am-11:24 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$232

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

8:20 am-5:11 pm

1 stop29h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/3

6:08 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$245

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:35 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/14

5:20 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$247

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Best time to book a flight from California to Durham

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Durham (average of $102). Flying from California to Durham in May is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 CA to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 February 11, 2026.

When flying from California to Durham, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Durham. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from California to Durham have been viewed 45 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Durham?

    Airlines like Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from California to Durham in about 7h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 35m. California 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 California to Durham one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Durham are Frontier ($42), Spirit Airlines ($78), and American Airlines ($97).

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Durham consider Los Angeles - Raleigh-Durham, San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham or Ontario - Raleigh-Durham as they are the most popular.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Durham are Delta (80%), Virgin Atlantic (78%) and Korean Air (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Durham?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $258. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $173 on average, our data indicates $929 when flying from California to Durham.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Durham (average of $102). Flying from California to Durham in May is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 California to Durham

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$107Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$150Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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