San Diego

$133+ 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Jul 29 — Aug 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to San Diego are usually found in May or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 29, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/295:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/812:37 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$211
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/238:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/266:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Sun 9/209:03 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 49m
Breeze Airways
Sun 9/2712:37 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/26$213
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/137:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/206:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$215
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1312:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Tue 7/217:31 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 7/286:20 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$217
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 8/195:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/266:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$219
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/295:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/61:22 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$221

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 June 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$133
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$349
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San Diego flight deals.
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From Durham to San Diego
One-way flight from Durham to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/20

6:59 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Diego

Tue 7/21

11:48 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/5

8:55 am-11:24 am

Nonstop5h 29m

San Diego

Thu 8/13

12:09 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$278

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/7

9:40 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

San Diego

Tue 7/14

12:54 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$308

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/5

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

San Diego

Thu 8/13

9:30 pm-10:11 am

1 stop9h 41m

$312

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/4

6:15 am-1:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San Diego

Tue 7/7

10:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$337
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/8

7:08 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San Diego

Mon 8/10

9:41 am-6:01 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$362

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/28

11:30 am-7:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

San Diego

Sun 8/30

8:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops9h 45m

$399

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/17

5:34 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 36m

San Diego

Sun 8/23

10:07 am-6:10 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$405

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/25

4:20 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 35m

San Diego

Mon 9/28

10:10 am-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$412

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/3

11:29 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 01m

San Diego

Thu 9/10

6:55 pm-8:57 am

2 stops11h 02m

$417

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Deals found on 6/28

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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 29, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Durham to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Durham to San Diego. 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 June 29, 2026.

The most flights from DU8 to SAN are scheduled on a Sunday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Durham to San Diego?

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 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Alaska Airlines, andSouthwest 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.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 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?

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

    Airlines like Delta, Breeze Airways, and Southwest fly from Durham to San Diego in about 5h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 16m. 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 $93 and $99 on Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Durham to San Diego is generally $250, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), you can expect to pay $172 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Durham to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$123Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$138Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$195Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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