Cheap flights from Raleigh to California from $74

The month of April is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Raleigh averaging around $407.

The cheapest day to depart from Raleigh to California is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $498. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $784.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $500. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $570 on average. Flights to California from Raleigh in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Raleigh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $463 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Raleigh for as low as $403 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Raleigh to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Southwest, Frontier, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Raleigh-Durham to California

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Raleigh according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of October 2026, there are 9 flights per day flying from Raleigh to California. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 52% of flights taking off in the evening.

The number of flights available between Raleigh and California is 64 per week as of October 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 41% of weekly flights leaving on this day.