San Diego

$111+ 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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Jun 7 — Jun 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to San Diego are usually found in August or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 May 8, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/29:40 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/912:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/3$202
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 8/168:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/206:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/212:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Tue 6/91:28 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop19h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$210
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/99:40 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/1612:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/3$212
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/512:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Wed 6/107:30 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop12h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$215
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/29:40 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/66:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop13h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sat 5/305:45 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/412:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/48:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Breeze Airways
Tue 6/912:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/3$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/29:40 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/91:28 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop19h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$223

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 May 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$111
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$279
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 ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 8, 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

Thu 6/25

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Mon 6/29

9:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 55m

$259

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/29

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Wed 7/1

10:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$259

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/1

4:50 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Diego

Fri 6/5

10:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$264

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/2

5:05 am-11:40 am

2 stops9h 35m

San Diego

Tue 7/7

9:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 55m

$264

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/29

6:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Mon 8/3

9:59 pm-10:53 am

1 stop9h 54m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/20

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Tue 8/4

12:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$304

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/13

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Fri 7/17

10:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$324

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/11

5:12 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Diego

Tue 7/21

8:32 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops13h 01m

$374
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/28

7:08 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San Diego

Mon 8/3

9:41 am-6:01 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$377

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/14

6:15 am-11:03 am

1 stop7h 48m

San Diego

Sun 5/17

10:40 pm-10:07 am

1 stop8h 27m

$378

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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 May 8, 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

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.3

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

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.3

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

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.3

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

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.3

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

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.3

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

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.6

Boarding

8.3

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

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?

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

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from Durham to San Diego in about 7h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 25m. 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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $89 and $102 on Frontier 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 $293, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $93. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), you can expect to pay $167 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$144Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$187Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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