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$98+ 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to San Diego are usually found in September or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$228
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$98
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$377
From Durham to San Diego
One-way flight from Durham to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Durham to San Diego

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 June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/219:38 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
Thu 8/2812:48 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop5h 11mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/17:30 amRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Wed 8/137:04 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$236
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/105:10 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops19h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/303:57 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$238
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:27 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/2511:40 amSAN - RDU
2 stops18h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/306:30 amRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/46:35 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/107:00 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Sun 7/207:35 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/10$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/275:00 amRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/310:39 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/244:35 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Wed 6/2512:45 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$322

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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 June 12, 2025.
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

Thu 8/21

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Diego

Thu 8/28

12:48 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$228

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/3

4:32 pm-10:37 am

1 stop21h 05m

San Diego

Wed 7/9

3:57 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$230

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/1

7:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Diego

Wed 8/13

7:04 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 31m

$236

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/22

5:27 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Diego

Mon 8/25

11:40 am-9:36 am

2 stops18h 56m

$252

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/30

6:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 03m

San Diego

Fri 7/4

6:35 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$272

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/10

7:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San Diego

Mon 7/14

10:30 pm-10:02 am

1 stop8h 32m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/27

5:00 am-9:04 am

1 stop7h 04m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

10:39 pm-10:28 am

1 stop8h 49m

$317

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/24

4:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

San Diego

Wed 6/25

12:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

$322

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/8

10:45 am-5:55 pm

3 stops34h 10m

$98

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/19

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$99

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Deals found on 6/11

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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 June 9, 2025.

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 89 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 $286). Flying from Durham to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 June 12, 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to San Diego?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to San Diego, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 1 inbound flight from Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 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?

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $98. Users have also found prices from $99 and $103 on Breeze Airways and Frontier, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Durham to San Diego is generally $244, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $104. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), you can expect to pay $202 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 $286). Flying from Durham to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 7 airlines flying from Durham to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$127Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$163Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$171Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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