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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
San Diego.C$272 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 16, returning Thu, Sep 18.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Sep 16, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from San Diego International on Thu, Sep 18, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$272, select.
San Diego.C$272 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 19, returning Tue, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Aug 19, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from San Diego International on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$272, select.
San Diego.C$299 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 15, returning Tue, Jun 17.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Jun 15, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from San Diego International on Tue, Jun 17, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$299, select.
San Diego.C$313 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 25, returning Thu, Oct 2.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Sep 25, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from San Diego International on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$313, select.
San Diego.C$346 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 2, returning Thu, Oct 9.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Thu, Oct 9, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$346, select.
San Diego.C$358 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 31, returning Sat, Jun 7.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, May 31, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Diego International on Sat, Jun 7, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$358, select.
San Diego.C$363 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 5, returning Tue, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Oct 5, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from San Diego International on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$363, select.
San Diego.C$367 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 9, returning Thu, Nov 13.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Nov 9, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from San Diego International on Thu, Nov 13, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$367, select.

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

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

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Durham to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$272
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineBreeze Airways
Average flights per week4

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

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan – Palomar.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego is C$272. 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 39 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego.
Breeze Airways flies direct from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego.
There are 4 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to San Diego is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the center of San Diego. We've found flights to this airport from C$272.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Diego on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 39 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 San Diego 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 San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Breeze Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

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

  • Take a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, San Diego is three hours behind Durham.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your RDU to San Diego flight.

  • If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.

  • Direct Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego tickets are available for booking. San Diego International Airport (SAN) will be your arrival point.

  • Be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways. This carrier operates direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego.

  • The journey from central Durham to RDU takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU land on time.

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

  • C$136 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego flight. Return flight tickets start from C$272. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • To secure cheap flights from RDU to San Diego, book your journey one month ahead of your departure.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from RDU to San Diego.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.

  • It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond San Diego's main sights.

  • Booking your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from RDU to San Diego can help you get the lowest rate.

  • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • Once your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central San Diego is roughly 56 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).

  • Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Following your RDU to San Diego flight, settle in at a hotel near CLD. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Budget, Hertz and Avis.

  • Get the vehicle you prefer, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from CLD ahead of time. You can also avoid paying extra, especially during busy airport times.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • Before you book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in San Diego offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.

  • Before booking a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from RDU to San Diego in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

More about San Diego

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Diego right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are highlights which should be on any well-planned San Diego itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a trip to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Phoenix is another standout destination in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No journey is complete without experiencing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Durham to San Diego

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