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$119+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RDU
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$174
(Priceline)

One-way from

$119
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$286
From San Diego to Durham
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 9/266:35 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
lun. 9/2910:48 amRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$174
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
sáb. 10/257:00 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
lun. 10/275:39 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
jue. 9/256:27 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop12h 36mFrontier
dom. 9/2810:53 amRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$205
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/316:41 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
vie. 11/75:21 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$206
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 11/66:00 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop19h 36mFrontier
dom. 11/95:21 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop20h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$207
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/256:27 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop12h 36mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/289:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 9/251:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
dom. 9/289:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mBreeze Airways
Deal found 9/15$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 11/66:00 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops10h 36mFrontier
jue. 11/135:21 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$216
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/231:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
jue. 9/259:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mBreeze Airways
Deal found 9/13$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
jue. 11/66:00 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop19h 36mFrontier
lun. 11/106:00 amRDU - SAN
1 stop19h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$221
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 10/179:03 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop17h 01mFrontier
dom. 10/1911:07 amRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$222
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
mar. 10/141:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/2311:07 amRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$226

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Durham that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Durham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

vie. 9/26

6:35 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 9/28

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$207

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mié. 10/22

1:10 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 10/29

6:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$257

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mar. 10/14

9:10 pm-8:00 am

1 stop7h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 10/21

3:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$257

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mié. 10/15

2:40 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 10/21

6:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$257

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

jue. 11/6

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 11/9

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$258

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mar. 11/11

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 11/13

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$258

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

jue. 11/6

6:00 pm-7:36 am

2 stops10h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 11/10

10:06 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops18h 22m

$270

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mar. 11/11

6:15 am-5:32 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 11/15

5:20 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

sáb. 11/1

11:44 am-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 11/5

5:27 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mar. 12/23

9:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop9h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 12/30

3:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Durham

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Durham. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Durham is 67 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 San Diego to Durham?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Durham (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 SAN to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 septiembre 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Durham as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Durham?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Durham flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Durham, such as Southwest, Breeze Airways, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Durham?

    For a flight from San Diego to Durham, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Durham per day. 6 airlines have flights to Durham from San Diego on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Durham flight route?

    The San Diego to Durham flight path was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Durham?

    Airlines like Southwest and Breeze Airways fly from San Diego to Durham in about 4h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 32m. The distance from San Diego to Durham is about 2187 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Durham are Frontier ($119), Breeze Airways ($126), and Southwest ($129).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Durham?

    On average you can expect to pay $208 for a flight from San Diego to Durham. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $207.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Durham?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Durham?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Durham (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Durham

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$172Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$191Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$300Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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