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$51+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to California

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RDU — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$111
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$51
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$193 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
From North Carolina to California
One-way flight from North Carolina to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/295:00 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/56:45 amSNA - CLT
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$111
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/27:30 amRDU - LAS
Nonstop4h 55mFrontier
Mon 8/412:59 amLAS - RDU
1 stop8h 04mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/239:28 pmCLT - LAX
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/289:08 pmLAX - CLT
1 stop13h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$150
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/215:32 pmCLT - LAX
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Mon 8/256:30 amLAX - CLT
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$153
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/114:17 pmRDU - LAS
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1610:00 pmLAS - RDU
1 stop7h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$159
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Wed 7/169:28 pmCLT - LAS
Nonstop4h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/226:30 amLAS - CLT
Nonstop4h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/293:10 pmCLT - LAX
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/16:30 amLAX - CLT
1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 9/203:20 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/2512:55 amLAS - CLT
1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/297:05 amRDU - LAS
Nonstop4h 48mDelta
Wed 7/3010:31 pmLAS - RDU
Nonstop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/30$167
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 8/1111:26 amCLT - LAS
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Sat 8/1611:00 pmLAS - CLT
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$176
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:20 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 11/410:20 pmLAS - CLT
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$178
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/285:15 pmRDU - LAS
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Wed 8/68:05 amLAS - RDU
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$182

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to California that are best for you.

Fly from

North Carolina

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/29

5:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/5

6:45 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$111

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/2

7:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/4

12:59 am-12:03 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$128

CharlotteLos Angeles

CLT - LAX

CLTLAX

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/23

9:28 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 57m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/28

9:08 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$150

CharlotteLos Angeles

CLT - LAX

CLTLAX

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 8/21

5:32 pm-12:27 am

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/25

6:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$153

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/11

4:17 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/16

10:00 pm-8:32 am

1 stop7h 32m

$159

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/16

9:28 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/22

6:30 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$162

CharlotteLos Angeles

CLT - LAX

CLTLAX

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/29

3:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

6:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$162

RaleighLas Vegas

RDU - LAS

RDULAS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/29

7:05 am-8:53 am

Nonstop4h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/12

10:40 pm-6:06 am

Nonstop4h 26m

$167

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/20

3:20 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/25

12:55 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 27m

$167

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/11

11:26 am-8:32 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/16

11:00 pm-11:42 am

1 stop9h 42m

$176

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from North Carolina to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to California (average of $246). Flying from North Carolina to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 NC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from North Carolina to California as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from North Carolina to California, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

North Carolina to California Travel Guide

California welcomes visitors from around the country and the world to explore its miles of coastline. From the vineyards of the Napa Valley to the star-lined walks of Hollywood, California offers a veritable wonderland of opportunities for those who make it a part of their travel plans. Whether you're flying in to take in the Redwood Forest and the Golden Gate Bridge, or your plans include visiting Disneyland or Universal studios, there are multiple flights available. Flights from North Carolina to California are easy to find on Cheapflights.

Weather is not really a major concern when deciding the best time to leave North Carolina for a West Coast vacation. The winters in North Carolina are mild, while the winters in California are modest as well. So your biggest challenge in choosing a time to visit Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose or San Francisco depends more on the "tourist" season in the area you want to visit. For example, if you are heading for Disneyland and want to save some money, avoid summer, public holidays, Christmas and spring break. However, if you book at least 90 days in advance and don't mind more crowds than those experienced in other times of the year, then you may still find some very reasonable deals. If can book your California vacation either just before or after summer, and avoid major holidays like Christmas, you'll be able to find reasonably priced airfares and hotels.

To find the cheapest flights from North Carolina to California, try out our smart search engine and let us be your one-stop, go-to destination for affordable travel.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Which airports serve North Carolina and California?

    Travelers on this route have several airports they can choose to use. They can depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Wilmington International Airport (ILM), or Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT). However, traveling from North Carolina to California through CLT is more sustainable because the airport has excellent sustainability measures, including using an energy-efficient lighting system, adopting a biophilic design, and strengthening its sustainability credentials. Depending on their destinations, passengers can land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAS), San Diego International Airport, San Jose, San Francisco, or Sacramento International Airport. Use public transport to get to your other destinations.

  • Which airlines operate the route between North Carolina and California?

    Several airlines provide flights between the two locations. These include but are not limited to American Airlines, Alaska, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. However, traveling with brands with sustainable programs is an excellent move since it means promoting a greener travel industry. Airlines like United and Delta are increasingly vocal about achieving greener and trash-free flights. Book direct tickets to reduce your carbon footprint when travelling with these airlines. Also, avoid using plastic packages.

  • How can passengers at Los Angeles International Airport access Los Angeles City Center?

    Passengers arriving at LAX can go to the city center using a taxi, renting a car, shuttle, or Towncar. However, boarding a bus is more sustainable. The bus can be located at LAX Terminal 1 Lower Level FlyAway and arrives at Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station. The passengers can walk to their destinations.

  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to California ?

    The length of your nonstop flight to California depends on your destination, with the fastest being to San Diego in four hours and 45 minutes and the longest at five hours and 30 minutes to San Jose.

  • Which airlines operate flights from North Carolina to California ?

    The Charlotte International Airport is American Airlines second largest hub. Other major airlines operating from Charlotte are Frontier, United, Delta, Southwest and jetBlue, so you have many quality carriers to choose from.

  • How frequent are flights between North Carolina and California ?

    Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the sixth busiest airport in the world, offering more than 160 nonstop destinations with more than 700 departures and landings occurring daily. California's main destinations are served by several airports, with the largest being Los Angeles International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and San Diego International Airport.

  • Which airports serve North Carolina to California ?

    Your best bet for convenience when flying from Charlotte to California is to book your flight out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport also serves much of California, but it is over two hours northeast of Charlotte. The major destination airports when traveling nonstop from Charlotte to California are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento and San Jose.

  • Which direct flight route between North Carolina and California is cheapest?

    The least expensive route from Charlotte to the west coast is San Diego or Los Angeles. Low peak times in which to snag affordable airfare and accommodations is during January and February, late April, and September through November.

  • How popular is this North Carolina to California flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $51. Users have also found prices from $58 and $59 on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from North Carolina to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on North Carolina to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from North Carolina to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from North Carolina to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina to California 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 North Carolina to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to California (average of $246). Flying from North Carolina to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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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Alternative routes for North Carolina to California

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Top 10 airlines flying from North Carolina to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$127Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$160Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$228Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

Helpful tips for your next trip to California

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to California. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Passengers from North Carolina to California will likely depart from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). These airports discourage the use of plastics. Therefore, passengers should refrain from carrying plastic water bottles to reduce waste.
  • Book direct flights when traveling to California from North Carolina. Direct flights ensure fewer carbon footprints. Several airlines provide direct flights between the two locations, including American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.
  • Use public transport to access Charlotte Douglas International Airport since there is a fantastic transport network. Additionally, the airport limits vehicles entering it to reduce its carbon emissions. Also, don't carry items with excess packaging to avoid trash.

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