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$74+ 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
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Thu 12/251:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/57:57 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops54h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Thu 12/251:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:20 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$311
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Sat 1/35:20 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Thu 12/251:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3110:57 amRDU - SAN
2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$352
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Mon 1/57:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Thu 12/251:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
Thu 1/19:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/23$369
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Mon 1/57:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$373
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Wed 1/2811:35 amCLT - SAN
2 stops14h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$382
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Wed 12/317:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$383
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Wed 12/315:14 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/301:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
Thu 1/19:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/20$388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Thu 12/251:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amRDU - SAN
2 stops29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$392

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 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(Priceline)

One-way from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$448

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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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 23, 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

Sun 2/1

6:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/23

8:13 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop28h 28m

$230

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Sat 1/31

10:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop7h 50m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/4

11:57 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$251

San DiegoAsheville

SAN - AVL

SANAVL

San Diego

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-4:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Asheville Regional

Wed 2/4

2:42 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$259

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Sat 1/31

6:15 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/4

8:40 am-6:36 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$261

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Mon 3/2

9:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop9h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/4

10:30 am-7:47 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$269

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Fri 2/20

8:35 am-7:27 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/27

6:51 pm-12:08 am

1 stop8h 17m

$272

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

12:17 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$277

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 1/15

11:00 am-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/20

4:49 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$287

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 1/21

12:40 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

$290

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Fri 1/23

8:42 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

7:04 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$295

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to North Carolina from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 23, 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 23, 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
249 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
249 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
249 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
249 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
249 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
249 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,074 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
249 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

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?

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San Diego to North Carolina.

  • 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 6h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 13m. The distance between San Diego and North Carolina is about 1981 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $42 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $57 and Breeze Airways from $99 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to North Carolina consider San Diego - Charlotte Douglas, San Diego - Raleigh-Durham or San Diego - Knoxville McGhee Tyson as they are the most popular.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $260 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 $189.

  • 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$190Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$221Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$279Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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