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$109+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to North Carolina

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SAN — RDU
May 5 — May 121
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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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(Priceline)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$412

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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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. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 April 30, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/1412:48 pmSAN - ORF
Nonstop5h 22mBreeze Airways
Sat 5/179:22 amORF - SAN
Nonstop5h 41mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/29$214
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3112:48 pmSAN - ORF
Nonstop5h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/412:13 pmORF - SAN
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/710:38 pmSAN - GSO
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/146:05 pmGSO - SAN
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 5/186:15 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/255:27 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$237
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/186:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Sun 5/255:27 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:43 pmSAN - ORF
2 stops19h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/312:13 pmORF - SAN
3 stops22h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$241
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/226:15 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/274:46 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops17h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/241:48 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/295:05 amILM - SAN
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$249
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/103:45 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/179:38 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/56:25 amSAN - TYS
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Sun 6/85:25 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/2410:30 pmSAN - AVL
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/2710:55 amAVL - SAN
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/267:16 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Mon 6/25:23 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$260

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

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

North Carolina

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoNorfolk

SAN - ORF

SANORF

San Diego

Wed 5/14

12:48 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

Norfolk

Sat 5/17

9:22 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

$214

San DiegoNorfolk

SAN - ORF

SANORF

San Diego

Sat 5/31

12:48 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

Norfolk

Wed 6/4

12:13 pm-7:13 am

2 stops22h 00m

$216

San DiegoGreensboro

SAN - GSO

SANGSO

San Diego

Sat 6/7

10:38 pm-8:32 am

1 stop6h 54m

Greensboro/H. Point

Sat 6/14

6:05 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$217

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Sun 5/18

6:15 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/25

5:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$237

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Sun 5/18

6:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/25

5:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$238

San DiegoNorfolk

SAN - ORF

SANORF

San Diego

Sat 5/31

5:43 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops19h 19m

Norfolk

Tue 6/3

12:13 pm-7:13 am

3 stops22h 00m

$241

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Thu 5/22

6:15 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 5/27

4:46 pm-7:13 am

2 stops17h 27m

$249

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Sat 5/24

1:48 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/29

5:05 am-9:08 am

1 stop7h 03m

$249

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 6/10

3:45 pm-5:41 am

1 stop10h 56m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/17

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$255

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Thu 6/5

6:25 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 6/8

5:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$258

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 April 30, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to North Carolina, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in North Carolina by month

Plan your trip to North Carolina by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in North Carolina ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit North Carolina when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in North Carolina by month

Plan your trip to North Carolina by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to North Carolina, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Diego to North Carolina. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!

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?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $109 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Breeze Airways from $109 and Frontier from $127 one-way.

  • 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 $264 for a flight from San Diego to North Carolina. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Charlotte Douglas) is currently priced at $198.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 9 airlines flying from San Diego to North Carolina

Discover the top 9 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$162Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$190Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$253Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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