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$77+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to San Diego (SAN)

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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Durham to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/15:54 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Mon 5/46:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:55 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop16h 39m
Frontier
Tue 4/2112:12 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$221
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:30 am
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop11h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/287:15 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/1410:00 am
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop13h 04m
Frontier
Thu 4/167:23 pm
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops24h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$223
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/257:15 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop10h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$224
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Wed 5/1310:10 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:00 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Sun 4/2610:40 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$226
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/2810:13 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$227
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 5/1912:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop14h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/2412:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 4/1410:00 am
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop13h 04m
Frontier
Fri 4/178:49 pm
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops11h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/512:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop23h 16m
Frontier
Fri 5/86:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$231

Find flight deals from Durham to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated March 15, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$220
(Expedia)

One-way from

$77
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$389
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to San Diego 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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/7

4:45 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:20 am-5:18 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$252

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/27

4:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

12:30 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$258

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/13

12:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

11:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$327

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/16

4:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Diego

Sat 6/20

9:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 45m

$332

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/22

11:15 am-7:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

8:50 am-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$338

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/18

10:07 am-8:39 pm

2 stops13h 32m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

9:45 pm-9:32 am

1 stop8h 47m

$342

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/19

4:53 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Diego

Mon 6/8

6:55 pm-8:56 am

2 stops11h 01m

$353

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/14

4:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Diego

Wed 5/20

12:30 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$353

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/22

4:45 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

4:21 pm-9:32 am

2 stops14h 11m

$358
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/18

7:26 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

10:13 am-6:08 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$362

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Durham to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to San Diego (average of $139). Flying from Durham to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 DU8 to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 15, 2026.

When flying from Durham to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 15, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Durham to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,294 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,471 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,032 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to San Diego. 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 San Diego from Durham?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Durham to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Durham. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

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

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Durham to San Diego.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from Durham to San Diego in about 8h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2187 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $102 and $128 on Breeze Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Durham to San Diego is generally $218, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $84. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), you can expect to pay $185 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to San Diego (average of $139). Flying from Durham to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 8 airlines flying from Durham to San Diego

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Durham to San Diego. 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$117Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$139Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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