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$139+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Irvine, CA

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RDU — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/179:46 amRDU - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/71:59 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:36 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop7h 54mFrontier
Thu 1/81:59 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$261
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/135:45 amRDU - LAX
1 stop10h 02mFrontier
Thu 1/152:11 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop25h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:04 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop24h 59mFrontier
Thu 1/81:59 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$272
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/188:14 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop24h 49mFrontier
Thu 12/258:37 amLAX - RDU
1 stop12h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$278
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/1111:40 amRDU - LAX
1 stop24h 49mFrontier
Thu 12/258:37 amLAX - RDU
1 stop12h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/179:46 amRDU - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/84:33 pmLAX - RDU
2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/227:57 pmRDU - LAX
2 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/71:59 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:36 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop7h 54mFrontier
Fri 1/96:26 amLAX - RDU
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/218:43 pmRDU - LAX
2 stops43h 39mFrontier
Wed 1/71:59 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$291

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

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CheapOair
3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$471
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Irvine 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Irvine that are best for you.

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RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/14

5:27 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

8:35 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$311

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/21

5:17 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

8:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$311

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/7

5:17 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

7:35 am-11:45 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$328

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

5:17 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

8:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$331

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

5:27 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

8:35 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$331

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

5:27 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

8:30 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$331

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/7

5:17 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

8:35 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$331

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/7

7:36 am-4:05 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

8:35 am-4:17 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$348

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/20

5:17 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

8:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$351

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/25

7:19 pm-6:02 pm

3 stops25h 43m

$147

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Irvine

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Irvine from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Irvine

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Irvine. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Irvine is 69 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 Raleigh to Irvine?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Irvine (average of $132). Flying from Raleigh to Irvine in December is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 RDU to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to Irvine in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Irvine?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Irvine flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Irvine

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Irvine. 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 December 12, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to IR9 are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. 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 Irvine. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Raleigh to Irvine by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Irvine. 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 Raleigh to Irvine?

    For a flight from Raleigh to Irvine, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Raleigh-Durham is the only Raleigh airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Irvine per day. 9 airlines have flights to Irvine from Raleigh-Durham on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Raleigh to Irvine flight route?

    Within the past month, 20 users have taken a look at flights from Raleigh-Durham to Irvine.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Irvine?

    Delta can get you from Raleigh to Irvine in just under 5h 48m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 2232 mi between Raleigh and Irvine. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Irvine one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $76. Users have also found prices from $91 and $95 on Breeze Airways and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Irvine?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Raleigh to Irvine on time: Breeze Airways (100%), WestJet (98%), LATAM Airlines (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Irvine?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $169. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Los Angeles) can be booked for $133 on average, our data indicates $696 when flying from Raleigh to Irvine.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Irvine that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Irvine flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Irvine?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Irvine?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Irvine 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 Raleigh to Irvine?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Irvine (average of $132). Flying from Raleigh to Irvine in December is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 Raleigh to Irvine

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Irvine. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$123Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$132Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$145Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$313Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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