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$155+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to San Diego (SAN)

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RDU — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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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 Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to San Diego

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Frontier)

One-way from

$166
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$474
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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 ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 28, 2025.

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.
Wed 4/165:24 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Fri 4/186:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$248
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/265:49 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/305:26 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$262
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.
Thu 8/289:38 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
Sun 8/3112:48 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop5h 11mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/27$276
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/245:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Sat 5/310:30 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/28$277
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 4/2212:30 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Tue 4/2912:20 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$282
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/185:36 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops34h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/229:08 pmSAN - RDU
3 stops17h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$290
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 9/207:35 amRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 04mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/2411:50 amSAN - RDU
1 stop14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$346
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/412:45 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 34mSun Country Air
Tue 7/86:23 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop13h 20mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$370
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.
Wed 4/236:00 amRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/3012:45 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$377

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to San Diego that are best for you.

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Durham

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San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/16

5:24 pm-12:14 am

1 stop9h 50m

San Diego

Fri 4/18

6:25 am-4:24 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$248

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/22

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Diego

Tue 8/12

12:48 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$253

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/26

5:49 pm-12:14 am

1 stop9h 25m

San Diego

Wed 4/30

5:26 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 34m

$262

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/17

11:50 am-8:21 pm

1 stop11h 31m

San Diego

Mon 4/21

8:24 pm-11:09 am

1 stop11h 45m

$265

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/12

1:46 pm-7:13 am

2 stops20h 27m

San Diego

Wed 5/14

8:08 am-6:50 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$274

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/24

6:50 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 53m

San Diego

Sun 4/27

10:00 pm-8:46 am

1 stop7h 46m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/22

12:30 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops9h 35m

San Diego

Tue 4/29

12:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$282

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/22

6:13 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop26h 08m

San Diego

Wed 5/28

6:05 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$285

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/24

5:02 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

10:16 am-11:11 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$317

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/16

6:01 pm-8:53 am

1 stop17h 52m

San Diego

Thu 8/21

8:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 00m

$381

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to San Diego

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 March 21, 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 March 28, 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 Friday mornings 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to San Diego, such as Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $179 and $186 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 $371, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $265. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), you can expect to pay $235 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$166Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$171Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$335Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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