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$72+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RDU
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
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 January 28, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/2411:03 pm
LAS
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RDU
1 stop29h 49m
Frontier
Sat 2/285:11 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop18h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$147
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/285:30 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop7h 46m
Frontier
Mon 3/25:10 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$157
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/255:29 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop19h 31m
Frontier
Wed 3/46:25 am
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$158
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2411:03 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop29h 49m
Frontier
Tue 3/36:25 am
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop9h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$163
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/2411:03 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop29h 49m
Frontier
Thu 2/2610:38 am
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$164
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:00 am
ONT
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RDU
1 stop7h 16m
Frontier
Sat 2/285:11 pm
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/109:54 pm
LAS
-
RDU
2 stops23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1610:47 am
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop25h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2411:03 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:25 am
RDU
-
LAS
2 stops20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$173
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/146:00 am
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop7h 16m
Frontier
Sat 2/215:11 pm
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:59 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop7h 17m
Frontier
Wed 4/155:55 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop8h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$178
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:05 am
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop6h 55m
Frontier
Mon 2/235:11 pm
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/196:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
Sat 2/215:11 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop9h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$180

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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$147
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$451
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 28, 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

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

5:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$164

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/10

12:32 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/16

10:47 am-9:24 am

1 stop25h 37m

$193

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

12:59 am-3:09 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/1

7:55 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$197

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/4

11:40 pm-8:52 am

1 stop6h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

7:03 am-9:10 am

Nonstop5h 07m

$207

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/26

4:35 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/1

5:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$207

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/6

12:59 am-7:57 am

2 stops27h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/9

6:22 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$209

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

1:05 am-2:13 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

3:08 pm-7:15 am

2 stops19h 07m

$211

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/24

10:20 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

6:45 am-9:03 am

Nonstop5h 18m

$217

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/11

5:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/16

7:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 20m

$217

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/2

11:03 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/6

6:43 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop28h 32m

$217

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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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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 January 28, 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 at noon 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, Delta, and Southwest fly from California to Durham in about 4h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 06m. California and Durham are separated by a distance of 2020 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 San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham, Los Angeles - 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 China Eastern (100%), WestJet (100%) and Breeze Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Durham?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $179. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $211 on average, our data indicates $522 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$107Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$150Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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