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$60+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to San Diego (SAN)

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RDU — SAN
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
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 February 13, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:47 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Thu 4/96:45 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$245
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 3/2210:07 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Tue 3/246:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$246
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/95:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/179:10 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 2/272:36 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop12h 32m
Frontier
Tue 3/106:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops14h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 5/46:00 am
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops14h 40m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:55 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$249
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/85:51 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 5/108:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/163:20 pm
SAN
-
RDU
3 stops14h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$251
This Lucky2Go deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Lucky2Go is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/235:10 pm
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops31h 31m
Frontier
Wed 3/48:45 am
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops12h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/194:55 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop17h 45m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$253
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/54:55 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop30h 38m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:18 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop17h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/206:05 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 5/279:25 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop7h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 2/264:55 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:18 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop17h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$256

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 February 13, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(Frontier)

One-way from

$60
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$286
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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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Durham

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/1

5:48 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

10:13 am-6:08 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$247

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/12

5:48 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

San Diego

Fri 5/22

9:10 am-5:06 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$247

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/13

6:06 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

San Diego

Sun 5/17

9:10 am-5:06 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$247

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/9

5:48 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

San Diego

Mon 5/18

9:10 am-5:06 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$247

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/17

4:18 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

11:01 am-11:19 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$267

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/4

10:04 am-7:28 pm

1 stop12h 24m

San Diego

Thu 3/5

9:10 pm-10:10 am

1 stop10h 00m

$279

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/4

10:30 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

9:10 pm-10:10 am

1 stop10h 00m

$279

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/14

6:43 pm-12:08 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Diego

Wed 3/18

6:25 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$286

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/18

11:21 am-4:31 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Wed 3/18

10:10 pm-8:53 am

1 stop7h 43m

$287

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/16

11:10 am-7:45 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San Diego

Thu 4/16

9:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop8h 50m

$292

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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 February 6, 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 64 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 February 13, 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 February 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta 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
268 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

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
268 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
268 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

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
4,283 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
268 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

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
8,193 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
268 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

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
7.2
Good
11,276 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
268 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

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
3,052 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
268 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

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, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Durham to San Diego.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly from Durham to San Diego in about 5h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 23m. 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 $83. Users have also found prices from $100 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 $337, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $227. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), you can expect to pay $151 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$121Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$132Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$139Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$169Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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