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$124+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Durham, NC

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SAN — RDU
Dec 25 — Jan 11
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The best prices from San Diego to Durham are usually found in September or August, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Durham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Durham (DU8). 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 December 20, 2024.

Round-trip from

$207
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$124
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$475
From San Diego to Durham
One-way flight from San Diego to Durham
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 20, 2024.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2412:46 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 55mBreeze Airways
Tue 12/319:42 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 19mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/18$408
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:15 amSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/75:15 amRDU - SAN
2 stops19h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/19$423
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/2411:45 amSAN - RDU
1 stop26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/75:15 amRDU - SAN
2 stops19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/249:55 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/72:55 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$532
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/2411:45 amSAN - RDU
1 stop26h 29mFrontier
Tue 12/312:24 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$543
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:30 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/76:33 amRDU - SAN
1 stop11h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$672

Find flights from San Diego to Durham within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Durham 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 December 20, 2024.

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San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 2/18

6:25 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/25

5:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 00m

$207

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sun 1/12

6:25 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/15

5:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$218

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 2/19

9:37 pm-8:31 am

1 stop7h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/25

9:55 am-7:38 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$264

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 1/7

9:55 pm-8:11 am

1 stop7h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/22

5:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop9h 17m

$268

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sat 1/18

6:15 am-1:21 pm

3 stops28h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/27

2:26 pm-3:26 pm

3 stops28h 00m

$298

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 1/17

9:15 am-10:40 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/21

1:40 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$332

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 2/5

4:00 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/7

5:25 pm-7:34 am

2 stops17h 09m

$340

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 1/8

9:30 pm-11:45 am

2 stops11h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/15

6:25 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 49m

$343

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 2/19

6:25 am-6:07 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/27

5:10 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$382

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 12/24

12:46 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/31

9:42 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$408

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Durham

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Durham

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Durham. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Durham is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Durham?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Durham (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 SAN to DU8?

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

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

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Durham flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Durham by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Durham by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated December 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from San Diego to Durham 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.
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Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
135 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,545 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
3,267 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Durham. 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 San Diego to Durham?

    For a flight from San Diego to Durham, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Durham per day. 7 airlines have flights to Durham from San Diego on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Durham flight route?

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Durham are United Airlines ($124), Spirit Airlines ($131), and JetBlue ($132).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $267 for a flight from San Diego to Durham. The cheapest flight overall is $109 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $201.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Durham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Durham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Durham?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Durham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Durham 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 San Diego to Durham?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Durham (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 San Diego to Durham

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Durham. 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 December 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$158Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$190Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$206Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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