North Carolina

$68+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to North Carolina

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RDU
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Sun 12/146:34 amSAN - TYS
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Thu 12/184:26 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Fri 12/56:45 amSAN - RDU
1 stop26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/99:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Sat 12/134:47 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops16h 21mFrontier
Mon 12/1510:09 amRDU - SAN
1 stop16h 47mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/41:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/108:15 amRDU - SAN
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Thu 12/41:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/95:39 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:23 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/135:23 pmILM - SAN
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/26$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/106:25 amSAN - TYS
2 stops27h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/144:52 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/41:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
Tue 12/99:59 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops17h 28mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/25$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Wed 12/106:30 amSAN - ILM
2 stops14h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Thu 12/41:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop24h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/96:34 amSAN - ORF
3 stops46h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/139:21 amORF - SAN
Nonstop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/116:25 amSAN - ORF
3 stops22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/139:21 amORF - SAN
Nonstop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$310

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to North Carolina

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to North Carolina flight deals. Data was last updated November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$232
(Frontier)

One-way from

$68
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$341

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From San Diego to North Carolina
One-way flight from San Diego to North Carolina
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to North Carolina.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to North Carolina.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to North Carolina that are best for you.

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San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Thu 1/15

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 1/18

8:18 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 57m

$217

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Sun 12/14

6:34 am-3:57 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 12/18

4:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$232

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-11:40 am

2 stops26h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/6

4:25 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 43m

$242

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Wed 1/14

1:35 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop26h 04m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/19

12:55 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops37h 36m

$242

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 1/7

11:08 am-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

10:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$253

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-11:54 pm

2 stops14h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$256

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Fri 1/23

8:16 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops37h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/30

4:25 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 43m

$259

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Tue 1/6

10:00 pm-10:57 am

1 stop9h 57m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 1/10

6:59 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 06m

$277

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Tue 2/24

12:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/28

6:45 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 53m

$277

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Sat 1/31

11:08 am-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/7

6:59 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 06m

$282

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to North Carolina

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina (average of $42). Flying from San Diego to North Carolina in August is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 SAN to NC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 November 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to North Carolina is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to North Carolina?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to North Carolina. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to North Carolina flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from San Diego to North Carolina have to say. 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.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to North Carolina?

    If you book a flight to North Carolina from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • How popular is this San Diego to North Carolina flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to North Carolina?

    Frontier, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to North Carolina in just under 9h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 51m. The distance between San Diego and North Carolina is about 2187 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to North Carolina?

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to North Carolina?

    On average you can expect to pay $221 for a flight from San Diego to North Carolina. The cheapest flight overall is $109 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Charlotte Douglas) is currently priced at $191.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to North Carolina?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina (average of $42). Flying from San Diego to North Carolina in August is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to North Carolina

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$171Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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