North Carolina

$69+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to North Carolina

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SAN — RDU
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sun 12/76:34 amSAN - TYS
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Thu 12/114:52 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$134
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/41:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/87:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$175
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/111:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/175:21 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 12/48:10 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops25h 02mFrontier
Mon 12/86:26 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/26:25 amSAN - RDU
2 stops38h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/99:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 12/46:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Thu 1/86:00 amRDU - SAN
2 stops16h 15mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 12/41:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/65:39 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sun 12/74:47 pmSAN - TYS
2 stops23h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/114:52 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/206:49 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Tue 11/255:33 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 26mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$232
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:41 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Mon 11/175:21 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 12/146:34 amSAN - RDU
2 stops22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/169:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$236
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:41 amSAN - TYS
1 stop8h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/206:30 amTYS - SAN
2 stops20h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$253

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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Priceline)

One-way from

$69
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$327

Good round-trip deal

$252 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 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. 3% potential increase in price ($13 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 November 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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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 DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 11/20

6:49 am-4:31 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/25

5:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$232

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 11/18

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/20

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$248

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Tue 12/9

10:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/16

1:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$267

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 11/13

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/16

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$268

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Thu 1/1

6:15 am-3:39 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 1/10

7:54 am-1:11 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$277

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Sun 11/16

6:41 am-6:22 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/20

6:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$282

San DiegoNorfolk

SAN - ORF

SANORF

San Diego

Wed 11/19

1:12 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Norfolk

Fri 11/21

9:21 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

$298

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Sun 12/14

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/16

1:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$303

San DiegoAsheville

SAN - AVL

SANAVL

San Diego

Thu 11/13

9:14 am-4:02 pm

1 stop27h 48m

Asheville Regional

Sun 11/16

11:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$305

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

Thu 11/6

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/11

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$308

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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 November 3, 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 November 3, 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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

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?

    Frontier, Breeze Airways, and Southwest can get you from San Diego to North Carolina in just under 4h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 37m. 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 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 $71 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Breeze Airways from $102 and American Airlines from $155 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 $199 for a flight from San Diego to North Carolina. The cheapest flight overall is $124 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Charlotte Douglas) is currently priced at $203.

  • 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$182Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$203Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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