North Carolina

$79+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RDU
Apr 27 — May 41
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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 March 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/52:04 pm
SAN
-
TYS
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 5/136:54 pm
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:10 am
SAN
-
TYS
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Wed 5/67:05 am
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$226
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2112:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2612:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop14h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$238
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/189:39 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/276:59 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 5/2012:30 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Tue 5/263:50 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$241
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:37 am
SAN
-
AVL
1 stop27h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:30 am
AVL
-
SAN
1 stop27h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$241
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2210:13 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/295:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$242
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2810:13 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/35:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/22:04 pm
SAN
-
TYS
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 5/54:09 pm
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/228:00 am
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops12h 15m
Frontier
Thu 4/309:49 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop13h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$244
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/89:37 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop22h 54m
Frontier
Wed 6/101:20 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$246
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/284:49 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop10h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/295:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$247

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 March 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$228 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 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 ($29 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 March 2026
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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to North Carolina that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Tue 4/21

7:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/28

5:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$226

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Tue 4/21

7:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/25

5:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$248

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Mon 9/21

9:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop8h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/24

10:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$259

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 4/28

4:49 pm-6:10 am

1 stop10h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/2

5:48 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

$262

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 9/22

6:15 am-6:12 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/25

3:30 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 9/22

10:00 am-6:02 am

1 stop17h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/25

6:55 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

$288

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Fri 4/17

10:30 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 36m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 4/24

4:30 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$307

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 5/1

4:49 pm-6:10 am

1 stop10h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/9

5:48 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

$317

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 5/14

10:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/20

11:15 am-7:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$319

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Fri 6/5

10:25 pm-9:34 am

1 stop8h 09m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/9

6:37 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$328

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina (average of $102). Flying from San Diego to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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 March 28, 2026.

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 at noon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to North Carolina?

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 March 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta 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.

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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?

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Diego to North Carolina in just under 8h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 16m. 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 $195 for a flight from San Diego to North Carolina. The cheapest flight overall is $93 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Charlotte Douglas) is currently priced at $246.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina (average of $102). Flying from San Diego to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$161Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$271Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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