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$102+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to San Diego (SAN)

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$205
(Frontier)

One-way from

$102
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$321

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/245:39 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Sun 11/25:41 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2611:07 amRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Sun 11/27:24 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops18h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$206
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 9/2910:48 amRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Thu 10/26:27 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop12h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/315:21 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Mon 11/36:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop14h 30mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/238:17 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop6h 33mFrontier
Mon 10/276:41 amSAN - TYS
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 12/810:39 amRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Thu 12/116:54 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/66:00 amRDU - SAN
1 stop19h 14mFrontier
Thu 11/136:41 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$215
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/295:23 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/21:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$216
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/248:17 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop6h 33mFrontier
Mon 10/276:41 amSAN - TYS
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$216
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 9/289:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/26:27 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop12h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$218
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 9/2810:53 amRDU - SAN
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Thu 10/26:27 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop12h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/2610:48 amRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Sun 9/285:37 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$224

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina to San Diego 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

North Carolina

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/21

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

San Diego

Thu 9/25

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$228

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/28

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

San Diego

Thu 10/2

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$228

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/9

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

San Diego

Tue 11/11

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$248

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/14

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

San Diego

Tue 10/28

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$248

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Fri 11/14

9:21 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

San Diego

Mon 11/17

1:12 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$258

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/1

6:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 05m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

8:05 pm-7:50 am

2 stops8h 45m

$262

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/15

10:10 am-5:55 pm

2 stops10h 45m

San Diego

Sat 12/6

7:40 pm-7:50 am

2 stops9h 10m

$267

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Sat 10/4

9:21 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

San Diego

Wed 10/8

1:12 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$268

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/13

9:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

San Diego

Sun 11/16

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$268

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/9

11:07 am-6:28 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Diego

Sun 10/12

6:41 am-4:44 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$269

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from North Carolina to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from North Carolina to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 NC to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from North Carolina to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from North Carolina?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from North Carolina to San Diego. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

  • How popular is this North Carolina to San Diego flight route?

    Flights from North Carolina to San Diego have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to San Diego?

    Airlines like Breeze Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from North Carolina to San Diego in about 5h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 53m. The distance between North Carolina and San Diego 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 North Carolina to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. American Airlines flights start at $126 while deals on Frontier start at $131 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from North Carolina to San Diego are Charlotte Douglas - San Diego, Raleigh-Durham - San Diego and Asheville Regional - San Diego.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $198 for a flight from North Carolina to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $109 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Diego) is currently priced at $245.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from North Carolina to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from North Carolina to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina to San Diego 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 North Carolina to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from North Carolina to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 9 airlines flying from North Carolina to San Diego

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina to San Diego. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$137Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$183Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$192Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$228Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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