Durham

$104+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RDU
Jul 27 — Aug 31
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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 June 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/309:25 pm
SAN
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RDU
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 8/34:15 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/26$217
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/125:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Thu 7/3012:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/312:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Fri 8/2111:25 pm
LAS
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RDU
1 stop8h 56m
Breeze Airways
Tue 8/253:26 pm
RDU
-
LAS
1 stop8h 30m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/25$223
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Thu 7/166:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/307:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$224
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2112:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/287:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 8/2012:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/238:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/24$227
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Fri 8/213:45 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop24h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/238:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$228
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/412:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/117:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/610:25 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 8/104:56 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/25$232
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Wed 8/1910:07 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/265:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/24$234
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1312:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/167:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$236

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 June 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$499
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Raleigh-Durham flights.
From California to Durham
One-way flight from California to Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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

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Route

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sun 7/19

10:30 pm-8:53 am

1 stop7h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/24

6:59 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 9/1

2:00 pm-12:42 am

1 stop7h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/3

6:50 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$277

FresnoRaleigh

FAT - RDU

FATRDU

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 8/25

6:01 am-6:10 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/26

5:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$297

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 7/23

10:15 pm-8:48 am

1 stop7h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/26

5:33 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 54m

$298

SacramentoRaleigh

SMF - RDU

SMFRDU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/22

6:52 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/26

5:50 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$303

FresnoRaleigh

FAT - RDU

FATRDU

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 8/25

5:19 pm-10:53 am

2 stops14h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/1

12:51 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$307

FresnoRaleigh

FAT - RDU

FATRDU

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 9/1

5:19 pm-10:53 am

2 stops14h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/22

7:12 am-4:39 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$307

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 9/2

9:35 am-9:20 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/12

9:45 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$308

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sat 8/29

6:20 am-6:55 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/29

10:15 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$313

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Sat 8/22

2:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/29

5:50 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$323

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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 June 27, 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 30% versus a flight in the evening.

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 June 27, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to DU8 are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest fly from California to Durham in about 7h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 46m. 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 ($93), and Breeze Airways ($97).

  • 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 Air France (93%), Delta (92%) and LATAM Airlines (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Durham?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $283. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $272 on average, our data indicates $457 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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Top 8 airlines flying from California to Durham

Discover the top 8 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$115Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$161Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$164Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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