Flights from Raleigh/Durham to the Southwest in spring

Spring is the Southwest's best season: warm, dry and bright from March to May, the desert in bloom, the canyons open and not yet hot. Phoenix and Las Vegas have the most nonstops; Tucson and Santa Fe are the quieter choices.

Nonstop from Raleigh/Durham: Las Vegas (Southwest, Delta, MX · 4h 55m) and Phoenix (American, Southwest · 4h 55m). One stop via Denver: Tucson; via Minneapolis: Palm Springs; via Chicago: Saint George; via Phoenix: Flagstaff. No nonstop seen to Albuquerque and Santa Fe on the dates searched recently.

Axel's pick: Phoenix, nonstop on American and Southwest and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $402.

Where to fly from Raleigh/Durham to the Southwest in spring: saved round trips within March, April and May to Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Palm Springs, Albuquerque and Santa Fe and more. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.

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Saved round trips for 4–10 nights, entirely within Mar, Apr, May.

Cheapest right now: Saint George $349 · Phoenix $402 · Tucson $404

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Fares observed October 23 – 28, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.

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DestinationWhy goFlightsAxelDates
Las Vegas (LAS)Las Vegas' Strip, shows and day trips to the canyonsNonstop · Southwest, Delta, MX · 4h 55m$423 (airline $447)May 13–17, 2027Check prices
Phoenix (PHX)Phoenix and Scottsdale's resorts, golf and desert hikingNonstop · American, Southwest · 4h 55m$402 (airline $424)Mar 11–16, 2027Check prices
Tucson (TUS)Tucson's Saguaro National Park and Sonoran food1 stop via Denver$404 (airline $428)Apr 10–17, 2027Check prices
Palm Springs (PSP)Palm Springs' mid-century style, pools and desert hiking1 stop via Minneapolis$581 (airline $615)Apr 8–12, 2027Check prices
Albuquerque (ABQ)Albuquerque's old town, balloon fiesta and Sandia PeakNo nonstop seenNo matching fare savedApr 10 – Apr 17, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Santa Fe (SAF)Santa Fe's adobe plaza, galleries and chileNo nonstop seenNo matching fare savedApr 10 – Apr 17, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Saint George (SGU)St. George, the gateway to Zion National Park1 stop via Chicago$349 (airline $368)Apr 10–17, 2027Check prices
Flagstaff (FLG)Flagstaff, the closest airport to the Grand Canyon1 stop via Phoenix$558 (airline $590)Apr 10–17, 2027Check prices

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