North Carolina

$62+ 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RDU
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to North Carolina

Cheapest flights from San Diego to North Carolina
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 December 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:12 pmSAN - ORF
Nonstop5h 13mBreeze Airways
Sat 12/139:21 amORF - SAN
Nonstop6h 06mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/2$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/181:45 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Wed 1/78:00 amRDU - SAN
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$258
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/134:47 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop21h 44mFrontier
Mon 12/156:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/91:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/127:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/96:34 amSAN - RDU
2 stops38h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/169:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:45 amSAN - RDU
2 stops21h 51mFrontier
Fri 1/93:38 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$271
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Fri 12/126:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:34 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Mon 12/156:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$284
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/71:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
Thu 12/119:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/3$285
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:34 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:04 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop18h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$287
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/91:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
Tue 12/169:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/1$288
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Fri 12/126:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$292

Find 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Frontier)

One-way from

$62
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$430

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 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. 4% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 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 December 4, 2025.
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 DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Sat 2/14

6:20 am-5:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 2/24

7:42 am-12:43 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$186

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/6

4:25 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 43m

$200

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Fri 2/20

7:02 am-5:33 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/27

4:30 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$253

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 1/29

10:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/2

3:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$263

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 1/22

10:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/26

8:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$263

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:25 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

6:51 pm-9:19 am

2 stops17h 28m

$269

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-6:39 pm

2 stops32h 39m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/26

4:30 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 38m

$274

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Fri 1/9

9:21 am-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/14

2:00 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$274

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Fri 1/9

10:45 pm-9:31 am

1 stop7h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/17

3:25 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$274

San DiegoNorfolk

SAN - ORF

SANORF

San Diego

Tue 1/6

7:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Norfolk

Thu 1/15

1:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$276

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 December 4, 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 December 4, 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

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

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?

    American Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest can get you from San Diego to North Carolina in just under 6h. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 20m. The distance between San Diego and North Carolina is about 1897 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 $240 for a flight from San Diego to North Carolina. The cheapest flight overall is $102 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Charlotte Douglas) is currently priced at $174.

  • 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$156Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$199Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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