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$85+ Cheap flights from California to North Carolina

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LAX — RDU
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Cheap flight deals from California to North Carolina

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to North Carolina flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$153
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$85
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$378

Good round-trip deal

$198 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
From California to North Carolina
One-way flight from California to North Carolina
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to North Carolina.
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Cheapest flights from California to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/23:43 pmONT - CLT
1 stop22h 00mFrontier
Sun 10/58:55 amCLT - ONT
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$153
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:20 pmSNA - CLT
1 stop24h 02mFrontier
Mon 11/176:12 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop22h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$157
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/512:28 pmONT - RDU
1 stop29h 07mFrontier
Thu 10/96:42 pmRDU - ONT
1 stop24h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:53 amONT - RDU
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Thu 10/166:42 pmRDU - ONT
1 stop24h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/148:24 amONT - RDU
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Sun 11/166:00 amRDU - ONT
1 stop11h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$169
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/258:59 pmONT - RDU
1 stop16h 29mFrontier
Mon 9/295:23 pmRDU - ONT
1 stop29h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/258:34 amONT - CLT
1 stop22h 21mFrontier
Sun 11/28:45 amCLT - ONT
1 stop13h 04mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$173
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:28 pmONT - RDU
1 stop29h 02mFrontier
Sat 10/117:51 pmRDU - ONT
1 stop24h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/118:34 amONT - RDU
1 stop22h 48mFrontier
Sat 10/187:51 pmRDU - ONT
1 stop24h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:32 pmONT - CLT
1 stop29h 38mFrontier
Mon 10/2010:00 amCLT - ONT
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$187
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Thu 10/212:28 pmONT - RDU
1 stop29h 02mFrontier
Mon 10/65:23 pmRDU - ONT
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:28 pmONT - RDU
1 stop29h 02mFrontier
Sun 10/510:53 amRDU - ONT
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$191

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to North Carolina that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to North Carolina that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

North Carolina

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioRaleigh

ONT - RDU

ONTRDU

Ontario

Sun 10/5

12:28 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop29h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/9

6:42 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$159

Los AngelesNorfolk

LAX - ORF

LAXORF

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

2:21 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop23h 22m

Norfolk

Tue 10/7

6:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop18h 25m

$238

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/25

11:52 am-4:43 pm

1 stop25h 51m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/29

5:20 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$241

Los AngelesNorfolk

LAX - ORF

LAXORF

Los Angeles

Mon 10/6

12:09 am-4:49 pm

2 stops13h 40m

Norfolk

Sun 10/12

9:47 am-8:28 am

1 stop25h 41m

$248

Los AngelesCharlotte

LAX - CLT

LAXCLT

Los Angeles

Sat 10/25

6:56 am-9:55 am

2 stops23h 59m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 11/2

6:07 pm-8:05 am

1 stop16h 58m

$266

Los AngelesNorfolk

LAX - ORF

LAXORF

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

3:48 pm-9:02 am

2 stops14h 14m

Norfolk

Sun 10/19

9:47 am-8:28 am

1 stop25h 41m

$267

Los AngelesNorfolk

LAX - ORF

LAXORF

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

11:05 pm-9:37 am

1 stop7h 32m

Norfolk

Mon 10/6

7:59 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 46m

$273

Los AngelesNorfolk

LAX - ORF

LAXORF

Los Angeles

Thu 10/2

10:45 pm-11:24 am

1 stop9h 39m

Norfolk

Mon 10/6

12:19 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$274

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/29

2:20 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop24h 02m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 11/2

6:07 pm-11:16 am

1 stop20h 09m

$279

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Tue 9/23

9:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop9h 55m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/7

5:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$282

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Best time to book a flight from California to North Carolina

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to North Carolina

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to North Carolina (average of $206). Flying from California to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 CA to NC?

Find hourly flight availability from California to North Carolina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to North Carolina

Explore weekly flight availability from California to North Carolina. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to USNC are scheduled on a Friday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing North Carolina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North Carolina. 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 North Carolina. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from California to North Carolina by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airports that serve flights from California to North Carolina vary in the locations that are chosen to fly from and to. California has multiple choices such as San Diego International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Long Beach Municipal. Airports in North Carolina that accept flights from California include Raleigh-Durham International Airport located in Wake County, North Carolina, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and is known as the world’s seventh busiest airport.

  • Which airlines fly directly from California to North Carolina?

    The airlines that fly directly from California to North Carolina all depend on the locations that are chosen. Flights leaving from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport usually have the most flights available with American Airlines. Prices for this flight can vary depending on the dates and speed of the flight. When flying from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, again American Airlines is the airline with the most available flights.

  • What are the stopover options between California to North Carolina?

    The options of stopovers when flying from California to North Carolina vary upon the locations. When flying from San Diego to Mecklenburg County, typically the flights are nonstop, though you might find a few airlines that have one-stop on its way to North Carolina, which is typically at McCarran International Airport, located in Las Vegas. The flight times can vary from 4h 42m-9h 38m. When flying from Los Angeles to Wake County, the stopover options usually vary from nonstop to one-stop as well. The location of the stop is typically at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and the flight times can vary from 5h 11m-5h 56m depending on the dates and time.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from California to North Carolina?

    Since California and North Carolina are both located in the United States, if you are a US Citizen, you will not be required to have a visa in order to fly from California to North Carolina. What will be required of you is some form of photo identification such as a valid passport or a driver’s license.

  • How does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) contribute to sustainability practices?

    The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) published its annual Zero Annual Report in 2021, highlighting ongoing efforts toward "triple-zero"—zero waste going to landfills, zero carbon operations and zero net energy facilities. SFO Airport has been utilizing SFO's Zero Waste Concessions Program to stop the creation, consumption, and disposal of 4 million plastic water bottles. SFO is actively putting the following strategies into practice in an effort to take the lead in addressing: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), carbon reduction, decarbonization of building materials, water efficiency innovations, and carbon-neutral vehicles.

  • Does Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) offer sustainability practices?

    The Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is dedicated to sustainability and uses methods that are both economical and environmentally friendly. The airport has adopted and integrated numerous environmentally friendly practices into its everyday operations. Initiatives for sustainability include using alternative fuel cars, adding electric buses, installing social panels, more energy-efficient systems, and electric vehicle charging points. During development, CLT frequently recycles crumbled concrete and asphalt, recovers water from bus washing, and offers water bottle refill stations for both clients and staff, to minimize environmental impact.

  • Is there an alternative transportation option along the California, North Carolina route?

    If you are looking forward to flying from California to North Carolina, a flight is a more ecologically beneficial option. In doing so, a PSV carrying fewer passengers will use more energy than an airplane carrying many passengers. Therefore, take into account flying this way if you want to lessen the environmental pollution. To cut emissions, make sure the airline you are flying is more fuel-efficient. Furthermore, you can opt for airlines using sustainable aviation fuels as they are believed to be more environmentally friendly compared to fossil fuels.

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

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

    For as low as $273, Frontier can have you in North Carolina from California in 7h 32m. There are 2364 mi between California and North Carolina. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $101. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Breeze Airways, as they are both options that can get you from California to North Carolina for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to North Carolina (average of $206). Flying from California to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 California to North Carolina

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Top 9 airlines flying from California to North Carolina

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to North Carolina. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$125Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$279Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

Helpful tips for your next trip to North Carolina

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to North Carolina. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • You may cut down on your carbon footprint by taking a direct flight from California to North Carolina. You can think about forgoing using plastic bags to pack, which affects the environment.
  • United and Alaska airlines, who have put rules in place to assist sustainability, fly between California and North Carolina. These airlines are currently looking for solutions to switch to SAF from conventional petroleum-based fuel.
  • As part of the sustainability process, Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU) in North Carolina is involving stakeholders, defining emphasis areas, and undertaking a baseline analysis that covers energy use, waste recycling and management, as well as emissions analysis.

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