Durham

$123+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RDU
Jul 31 — Aug 71
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Durham

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 July 1, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2210:07 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/255:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/28$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/1312:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Tue 8/189:40 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/28$218
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/265:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$219
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/512:37 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/95:19 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$221
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:37 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/1312:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop14h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/126:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/195:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$224
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/1510:10 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/225:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/1312:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/195:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$228
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/146:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/217:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/710:25 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 8/104:56 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1$232

Find flight deals from San Diego to Durham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Durham flight deals. Data was last updated July 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$328
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From San Diego to Durham
One-way flight from San Diego to Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Mon 7/27

9:55 pm-10:52 am

1 stop9h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/2

6:40 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 9/3

1:25 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/7

5:32 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 48m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 8/13

10:17 pm-8:48 am

1 stop7h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/19

7:05 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 8/13

9:30 pm-9:02 am

1 stop8h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/18

6:15 am-11:07 am

1 stop7h 52m

$277
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 8/12

9:41 am-6:01 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/18

7:08 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

$297

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 9/22

10:07 am-6:10 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/25

7:02 am-2:42 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$307

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sun 7/12

12:59 pm-12:42 am

1 stop8h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/18

5:33 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 54m

$317

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sat 7/11

10:15 pm-8:48 am

1 stop7h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/25

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop7h 38m

$328

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 9/22

6:15 am-6:49 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/25

4:27 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$362

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 9/1

10:40 am-9:49 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/2

10:05 am-5:46 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$362

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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 July 1, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Durham, such as Breeze Airways,Alaska Airlines, andSouthwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Durham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 1 outbound flight to Durham per day. 7 airlines have flights to Durham from San Diego on a regular basis.

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

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

    Airlines like Delta fly from San Diego to Durham in about 7h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from San Diego to Durham is about 2187 mi.

  • 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 ($42), Alaska Airlines ($93), and Breeze Airways ($97).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $261 for a flight from San Diego to Durham. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $183.

  • 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Durham

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$154Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$161Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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