North Carolina

$119+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to North Carolina

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SAN — CLT
Jul 24 — Jul 311
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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 June 24, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/1410:10 am
SAN
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RDU
1 stop22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/187:08 pm
RDU
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SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$224
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2112:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/287:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:07 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/68:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$228
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2210:00 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop22h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/297:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$232
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1312:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/167:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/119:25 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 7/142:20 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/20$237
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 9/410:07 am
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/77:54 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop6h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/33:45 pm
SAN
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RDU
1 stop24h 24m
Frontier
Sun 9/67:54 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop6h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$240
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 10/1512:37 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/195:39 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/1110:40 pm
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop11h 00m
Southwest
Sat 8/227:00 am
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/20$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 9/249:43 pm
SAN
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TYS
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/277:00 am
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop19h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:32 pm
SAN
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TYS
1 stop13h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/56:40 am
TYS
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SAN
1 stop14h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$271

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 June 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$224
(Expedia)

One-way from

$119
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$217 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 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. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 24, 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 DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 7/10

9:30 pm-9:57 am

1 stop9h 27m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/19

6:40 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$277
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 7/9

9:41 am-6:01 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/13

7:08 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

$312

San DiegoAsheville

SAN - AVL

SANAVL

San Diego

Sun 8/16

9:30 pm-9:06 am

1 stop8h 36m

Asheville Regional

Sat 8/29

6:20 am-9:26 am

1 stop6h 06m

$335

San DiegoJacksonville

SAN - OAJ

SANOAJ

San Diego

Sat 9/26

12:52 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Sat 10/3

4:02 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$337

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 8/19

12:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/26

1:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$347

San DiegoGreensboro

SAN - GSO

SANGSO

San Diego

Wed 8/5

8:00 am-8:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 8/12

11:22 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$353

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Sat 8/8

10:20 pm-8:38 am

1 stop7h 18m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 8/11

6:03 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 54m

$355

San DiegoGreensboro

SAN - GSO

SANGSO

San Diego

Fri 9/4

6:15 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Greensboro/H. Point

Mon 9/7

7:51 am-12:33 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$357

San DiegoFayetteville

SAN - FAY

SANFAY

San Diego

Tue 7/7

10:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 15m

Fayetteville

Sat 7/11

4:00 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$357

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Wed 8/12

6:55 pm-9:34 am

2 stops11h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/19

5:09 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$367

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina (average of $74). Flying from San Diego to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 June 24, 2026.

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.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to North Carolina

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego 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 June 24, 2026.

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to North Carolina, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 June 24, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Alaska Airlines, andSouthwest 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

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 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?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest can get you from San Diego to North Carolina in just under 5h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 07m. 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 $769 for a flight from San Diego to North Carolina. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Charlotte Douglas) is currently priced at $273.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina (average of $74). Flying from San Diego to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$154Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$161Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$216Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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