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$80+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina

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SFO — RDU
May 1 — May 81
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 4/196:00 am
SFO
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TYS
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Thu 4/304:28 pm
TYS
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SFO
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$180
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1910:38 pm
SFO
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ORF
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Fri 4/2411:27 am
ORF
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SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/2910:38 pm
SFO
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ORF
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Wed 5/612:06 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:00 am
SFO
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TYS
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Thu 4/304:28 pm
TYS
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SFO
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/2810:15 pm
SFO
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ORF
1 stop9h 56m
Frontier
Thu 6/412:06 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$220
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/129:00 pm
SFO
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TYS
1 stop15h 28m
Frontier
Sun 4/194:28 pm
TYS
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SFO
1 stop19h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$226
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2610:38 pm
SFO
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ORF
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Fri 5/111:27 am
ORF
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SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 5/2810:15 pm
SFO
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ORF
1 stop9h 56m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:12 pm
ORF
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SFO
1 stop16h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$231
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1510:38 pm
SFO
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ORF
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Sun 4/1911:27 am
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$241
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sun 4/129:00 pm
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop15h 28m
Frontier
Thu 4/164:28 pm
TYS
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SFO
1 stop19h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2210:15 pm
SFO
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ORF
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Sun 6/2812:21 pm
ORF
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SFO
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1510:38 pm
SFO
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ORF
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Fri 5/1512:06 pm
ORF
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SFO
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$255

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$393
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Fri 5/1

11:00 pm-11:42 am

1 stop9h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/5

5:18 am-12:21 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$299

San JoseCharlotte

SJC - CLT

SJCCLT

San Jose

Sat 5/16

5:40 pm-8:56 am

2 stops12h 16m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 5/22

5:35 am-10:53 am

1 stop8h 18m

$309

San JoseCharlotte

SJC - CLT

SJCCLT

San Jose

Fri 7/10

10:00 pm-8:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/14

2:57 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$317

San JoseCharlotte

SJC - CLT

SJCCLT

San Jose

Wed 7/8

10:00 pm-8:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/14

2:57 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$317

San JoseCharlotte

SJC - CLT

SJCCLT

San Jose

Fri 8/21

12:45 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 8/23

6:20 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$317

San FranciscoNorfolk

SFO - ORF

SFOORF

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

7:15 pm-9:25 am

2 stops11h 10m

Norfolk

Wed 5/6

11:10 am-7:55 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$319

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Wed 4/22

1:45 pm-12:18 am

1 stop7h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/27

5:15 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$341

San JoseCharlotte

SJC - CLT

SJCCLT

San Jose

Mon 6/1

8:05 pm-8:55 am

2 stops9h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 6/4

5:00 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$348

San FranciscoRaleigh

SFO - RDU

SFORDU

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

11:59 pm-8:21 am

Nonstop5h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/3

7:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

$352

San JoseRaleigh

SJC - RDU

SJCRDU

San Jose

Sat 5/23

6:20 am-6:06 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/2

3:05 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$353

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina (average of $163). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina in February is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 XIH to NC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 1, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 1, 2026.

The most flights from zzXIH to USNC are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 April 1, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina in 5h 22m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. San Francisco Bay Area and North Carolina are separated by a distance of 2393 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina one-way?

    $59 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $115 and $128, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina (average of $163). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina in February is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to North Carolina

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$145Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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