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$65+ Cheap flights from California to Raleigh (RDU)

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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RDU
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/1311:11 amLAS - RDU
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Mon 11/175:21 pmRDU - LAS
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$129
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:01 pmSNA - RDU
1 stop25h 35mFrontier
Mon 11/175:21 pmRDU - SNA
1 stop23h 09mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:46 pmONT - RDU
1 stop28h 25mFrontier
Thu 11/208:30 pmRDU - ONT
1 stop22h 51mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/118:32 amLAS - RDU
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - LAS
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/101:16 amLAS - RDU
1 stop14h 53mFrontier
Mon 12/1512:55 pmRDU - LAS
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$148
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1111:02 pmLAS - RDU
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Mon 11/176:00 amRDU - LAS
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/1211:13 pmLAS - RDU
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/152:14 pmRDU - LAS
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:15 amONT - RDU
2 stops9h 54mFrontier
Mon 12/810:09 amRDU - ONT
1 stop28h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:32 amLAS - RDU
1 stop26h 20mFrontier
Sun 12/2112:56 pmRDU - LAS
2 stops23h 46mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/1710:29 pmLAS - RDU
1 stop17h 49mFrontier
Wed 11/196:10 amRDU - LAS
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/86:34 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Mon 12/156:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/36:25 amSAN - RDU
2 stops26h 33mFrontier
Thu 12/116:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$175

Cheap flight deals from California to Raleigh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Raleigh flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$388

Good round-trip deal

$252 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Raleigh 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/9

12:45 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

5:45 am-12:03 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$157

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/23

11:27 pm-10:18 am

1 stop7h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/25

11:33 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$157

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/13

12:44 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/17

10:06 pm-11:47 am

2 stops40h 41m

$173

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/22

12:30 am-10:12 am

1 stop6h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/25

3:09 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$192

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 12/4

3:47 pm-10:16 am

2 stops15h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/8

6:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$198

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/15

4:20 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$207

Las VegasRaleigh

LAS - RDU

LASRDU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/27

6:30 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/1

7:00 am-9:12 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$207

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 11/11

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/16

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$238

OntarioRaleigh

ONT - RDU

ONTRDU

Ontario

Thu 11/20

12:23 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop25h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/23

5:20 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$243

OntarioRaleigh

ONT - RDU

ONTRDU

Ontario

Thu 12/4

7:33 pm-9:13 am

1 stop10h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

7:50 pm-4:33 pm

1 stop23h 43m

$246

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Best time to book a flight from California to Raleigh

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Raleigh?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Raleigh (average of $102). Flying from California to Raleigh in August is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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 CA to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Raleigh at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Raleigh. 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 into for flights to Raleigh from California?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Raleigh. It is only a 11.1 mi journey from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Raleigh’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Raleigh flight route?

    The California to Raleigh-Durham flight path was viewed by 35 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 California to Raleigh?

    A quick flight from California to Raleigh can take about 4h 58m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $238. California and Raleigh 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 Raleigh one-way?

    $71 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $99 and $132, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Raleigh consider Los Angeles - Raleigh-Durham, San Francisco - Raleigh-Durham or Ontario - Raleigh-Durham as they are the most popular.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Raleigh consider choosing WestJet (100%), Alaska Airlines (93%) or American Airlines (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Raleigh?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Raleigh? While on average our users pay $800, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $133. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $156.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Raleigh (average of $102). Flying from California to Raleigh in August is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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 California to Raleigh

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Raleigh. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$121Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$159Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$411Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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