Durham

$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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RDU
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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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 May 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/112:29 am
LAS
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RDU
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Tue 6/912:54 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop10h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 5/298:59 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Tue 6/212:26 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop7h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Mon 6/112:29 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Wed 6/103:18 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/511:25 am
SMF
-
RDU
1 stop21h 06m
Frontier
Tue 8/1112:26 pm
RDU
-
SMF
1 stop25h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$210
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:00 am
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop26h 31m
Frontier
Tue 6/98:35 am
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop12h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/18:59 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Thu 6/45:48 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/99:24 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop11h 07m
Frontier
Tue 6/1610:28 am
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop14h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$217
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1412:59 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop7h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/314:51 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop8h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Tue 7/75:43 pm
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop16h 55m
Frontier
Tue 7/1410:20 am
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:06 pm
ONT
-
RDU
1 stop14h 26m
Frontier
Tue 6/98:35 am
RDU
-
ONT
1 stop12h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 5/279:07 pm
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop8h 44m
Frontier
Tue 6/212:26 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop7h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Mon 6/112:29 am
LAS
-
RDU
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Wed 6/36:15 am
RDU
-
LAS
2 stops13h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$223

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 May 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$175
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$453
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles Los Angeles-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles Los Angeles-Raleigh-Durham flights.
From California to Durham
One-way flight from California to Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Durham that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 9/3

12:09 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/8

9:40 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$248

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 7/7

9:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/14

4:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$259

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Thu 9/3

11:33 am-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/7

7:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$263

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Thu 5/28

12:30 pm-12:20 am

2 stops8h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/29

1:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$268

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sat 5/30

8:50 am-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/3

3:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$268

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 7/23

8:10 am-7:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/26

5:05 am-9:05 am

1 stop7h 00m

$269

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Sun 5/24

5:55 pm-8:51 am

2 stops11h 56m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/29

8:30 am-3:32 pm

2 stops10h 02m

$273

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/4

12:29 am-2:33 pm

1 stop11h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/8

3:18 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$274

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sun 5/24

6:40 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 10/22

10:30 pm-8:51 am

1 stop7h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/25

3:30 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from California to Durham

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

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 May 12, 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 27% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from California to Durham

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Durham. 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 12, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to DU8 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Durham?

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?

  • How long is the flight from California to Durham?

    Airlines like Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta fly from California to Durham in about 5h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 41m. California and Durham are separated by a distance of 2187 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), Alaska Airlines ($79), and Spirit Airlines ($90).

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Durham are American Airlines (88%), Qantas Airways (88%) and Japan Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Durham?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $264. While the most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $231 on average, our data indicates $1,018 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.

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Alternative routes for California to Durham

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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 May 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$120Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$161Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$217Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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