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Flight deals from San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 158 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Durham.147 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 147 €, select.
Durham.158 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 27 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Durham.168 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Diego International on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 19 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 168 €, select.
Durham.169 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Diego International on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 169 €, select.
Durham.178 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Diego International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.
Durham.183 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 183 €, select.
Durham.185 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Diego International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 185 €, select.
Durham.196 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 196 €, select.
Durham.202 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 202 €, select.
Durham.207 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Diego International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 207 €, select.
Durham.209 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Sat, 11 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 209 €, select.
Durham.220 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Diego International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 220 €, select.
Durham.221 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 221 €, select.
Durham.221 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 221 €, select.
Durham.236 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 236 €, select.
Durham.237 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Diego International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 237 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham flights are currently cheapest in May.
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from 178 €
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Direct flights from San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham

San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego International to Durham below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Raleigh / Durham.

Raleigh / Durham

17km from central Durham
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San Diego to Durham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found147 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham is 147 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham.
Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways fly direct from San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham.
As of April 2026, there are 11 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Raleigh / Durham is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Raleigh / Durham but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Raleigh / Durham.

Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.

  • The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Diego.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SAN to RDU flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Breeze Airways has direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.

  • Breeze Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SAN and RDU include:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • Chicago Midway International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • Right now, 58 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 147 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAN to RDU.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SAN to RDU by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.

  • Of the flights that depart from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SAN. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport to the centre of Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Durham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book your flight from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAN to RDU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its must-visit sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Diego to Durham

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