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$64+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to California

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RDU — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/78:51 pmRDU - LAS
1 stop28h 03mFrontier
Thu 12/122:06 pmLAS - RDU
1 stop26h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$163
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/186:14 pmRDU - ONT
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Tue 12/2412:59 amONT - RDU
1 stop13h 15mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$168
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 11/284:03 pmRDU - LAS
1 stop8h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/412:18 pmLAS - RDU
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/103:05 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Sun 12/156:30 amLAX - RDU
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/96:19 pmRDU - LAX
2 stops20h 27mBreeze Airways
Thu 12/121:01 pmLAX - RDU
3 stops26h 29mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/19$200
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/105:30 amRDU - LAX
2 stops15h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/186:30 amLAX - RDU
1 stop25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$201
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/55:20 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1212:46 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$218
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/165:20 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/255:50 amSJC - RDU
2 stops14h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$221
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/105:30 amRDU - BUR
2 stops17h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1810:15 amBUR - RDU
2 stops9h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/2212:19 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop14h 35mFrontier
Wed 12/256:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$234
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 12/165:20 pmRDU - SJC
1 stop20h 00mFrontier
Wed 12/2512:30 pmSJC - RDU
1 stop19h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/39:00 amRDU - LAX
2 stops24h 31mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/610:25 pmLAX - RDU
2 stops16h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$243

Find flights from Raleigh to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to California 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/7

8:51 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop28h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/12

2:06 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$163

RaleighOntario

RDU - ONT

RDUONT

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/18

6:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Ontario

Tue 12/24

12:59 am-5:14 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$168

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/7

5:15 am-5:47 pm

1 stop15h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/9

11:55 pm-9:54 am

1 stop6h 59m

$182

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/4

5:30 am-5:43 pm

1 stop15h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/6

10:27 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$189

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/10

3:05 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/15

6:30 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$190

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/11

9:42 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop5h 39m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/14

6:40 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$200

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/5

5:20 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 29m

San Diego

Thu 12/12

12:46 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$218

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/16

5:20 pm-10:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

San Jose

Wed 12/25

5:50 am-11:09 pm

2 stops14h 19m

$221

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/12

9:42 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San Diego

Tue 12/17

12:46 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$224

RaleighBurbank

RDU - BUR

RDUBUR

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/10

5:30 am-8:09 pm

2 stops17h 39m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 12/18

10:15 am-11:09 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$228

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to California

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to California (average of $240). Flying from Raleigh to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 RDU to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Raleigh to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh to California. 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from RDU to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 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 California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to California, such as American Airlines, Frontier and Breeze Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to California. 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 from for flights from Raleigh to California?

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Raleigh.

  • How popular is this Raleigh to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 24 users have taken a look at flights from Raleigh-Durham to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to California one-way?

    $64 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $93 and $96, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Raleigh to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Raleigh to California consider Raleigh-Durham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Los Angeles or Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Raleigh to California consider choosing Breeze Airways (100%), WestJet (100%) or Air France (96%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,002 for a flight from Raleigh to California. The cheapest flight overall is $110 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $158.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to California 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 Raleigh to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to California (average of $240). Flying from Raleigh to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 10 airlines flying from Raleigh to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to California. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$127Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$148Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$161Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$187Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$438Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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