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$127+ 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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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 Friday or Tuesday 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$224
(Priceline)

One-way from

$127
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$362
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 ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 1, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/285:32 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 20mFrontier
Sun 8/316:29 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 08mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$224
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 7/147:30 amRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/175:13 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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
Tue 8/2612:48 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop5h 11mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/30$243
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Thu 8/142:55 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops19h 26mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/217:01 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops10h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$267

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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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Durham

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/7

3:26 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San Diego

Thu 8/14

7:04 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 31m

$223

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/28

5:32 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Diego

Sun 8/31

6:29 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$224

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/18

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

San Diego

Sun 9/21

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$235

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/14

2:55 pm-7:21 am

2 stops19h 26m

San Diego

Thu 8/21

7:01 pm-8:32 am

2 stops10h 31m

$267

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/2

5:23 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$127

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/15

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$128

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/17

3:26 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$133

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/13

7:36 am-4:55 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$144

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/2

6:30 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$145

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/13

10:50 am-6:45 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$150

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Deals found on 6/30

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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 27, 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 July 1, 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.

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 July 1, 2025.
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.

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

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!

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

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!

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

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

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

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!

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

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!

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

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 0 inbound flights 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $127. Users have also found prices from $128 and $133 on Breeze Airways and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Durham to San Diego is generally $238, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $102. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), you can expect to pay $184 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

Discover the top 7 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$159Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$171Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$320Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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