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$141+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Los Angeles (LAX)

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RDU — LAX
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Los Angeles

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$141
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$428
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From Durham to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Durham to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Durham to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:50 amRDU - LAX
1 stop9h 58mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/1411:36 amLAX - RDU
1 stop17h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:37 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/113:50 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop14h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 7/309:37 amRDU - LAX
Nonstop5h 33mBreeze Airways
Wed 8/612:55 pmLAX - RDU
Nonstop5h 03mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/26$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/177:44 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Sun 4/206:30 amLAX - RDU
1 stop9h 12mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$238
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:45 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop10h 42mJetBlue
Mon 10/68:35 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop9h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:20 pmRDU - LAX
Nonstop5h 37mDelta
Sat 5/311:15 amLAX - RDU
Nonstop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/27$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/157:06 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/2212:57 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/77:15 amRDU - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/141:30 amLAX - RDU
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$336
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:05 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop17h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/310:29 amLAX - RDU
2 stops16h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:30 pmRDU - LAX
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Tue 5/67:40 pmLAX - RDU
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$347
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:10 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop7h 34mSun Country Air
Sun 8/1011:55 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop14h 34mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/26$355

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Los Angeles 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Durham

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

8:50 am-3:48 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

11:36 am-7:55 am

1 stop17h 19m

$217

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

5:37 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 53m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

3:50 pm-9:12 am

1 stop14h 22m

$227

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/30

9:37 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/6

12:55 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$228

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/17

7:44 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 41m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/20

6:30 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$238

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

9:25 pm-8:59 am

1 stop8h 34m

$251

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/26

8:20 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

11:15 am-6:59 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

$311

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/15

7:06 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 04m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/22

12:57 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$331

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/7

7:15 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/14

1:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 30m

$336

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/26

6:05 pm-8:43 am

1 stop17h 38m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

10:29 am-6:00 am

2 stops16h 31m

$342

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/29

12:30 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

7:40 pm-8:15 am

2 stops9h 35m

$347

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durham to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Durham to Los Angeles is 69 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 Durham to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Durham to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to Los Angeles?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from Durham to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Durham to Los Angeles. 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from DU8 to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Durham to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Durham?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Durham. On average, Los Angeles has 3 inbound flights from Durham per day from 10 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How popular is this Durham to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $141. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Durham to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Durham to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Durham, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (99%), Delta (96%), Virgin Atlantic( 96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durham to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from Durham to Los Angeles is $155. On average you can expect to pay $1,797. The most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $196.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durham to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Durham to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 Durham to Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Los Angeles. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$147Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$161Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$176Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$239Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$304Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$361Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$368Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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