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$93+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to San Diego (SAN)

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RDU — SAN
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Durham to San Diego are usually found in September or August, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durham (DU8) to San Diego (SAN). 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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Round-trip from

$218
(Priceline)

One-way from

$93
(FlightHub)
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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 November 20, 2024.

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 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 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.
Thu 12/59:42 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 19mBreeze Airways
Tue 12/1012:46 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 55mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/19$265
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/105:30 amRDU - SAN
3 stops30h 45mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/131:05 pmSAN - RDU
3 stops25h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$272
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/127:25 amRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Thu 12/1911:52 amSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/19$322
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1110:19 amRDU - SAN
2 stops12h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/159:30 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$348
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Tue 12/109:20 amRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/137:45 amSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$353

Find flights from Durham to San Diego within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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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 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

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/22

12:19 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop14h 35m

San Diego

Wed 12/25

6:25 am-5:14 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$234

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/4

8:17 am-8:39 pm

2 stops15h 22m

San Diego

Tue 2/11

7:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$239

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/11

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

9:00 pm-10:27 am

1 stop10h 27m

$264

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/10

5:30 am-9:15 am

3 stops30h 45m

San Diego

Fri 12/13

1:05 pm-5:36 pm

3 stops25h 31m

$272

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/12

7:25 am-11:44 am

1 stop7h 19m

San Diego

Thu 12/19

11:52 am-11:24 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$322

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

5:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Diego

Sat 2/8

8:20 am-4:25 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$330

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/10

9:20 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San Diego

Fri 12/13

7:45 am-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$353

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/18

10:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San Diego

Tue 1/21

8:25 am-8:55 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$376

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to San Diego

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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 November 15, 2024.

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 78 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Durham to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 18, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Durham to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Durham to San Diego. 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 DU8 to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to San Diego, such as Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.2
Very good
123 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

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

7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

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 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 1 inbound flight 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $93. Users have also found prices from $96 and $119 on Breeze Airways and Delta, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Durham to San Diego is generally $223, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - San Diego), you can expect to pay $158 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Durham to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$144Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$164Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$229Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$236Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$317Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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