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$90+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to San Diego (SAN)

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RDU — SAN
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$92
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$446

Good round-trip deal

$203 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 July 31, 2025.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/59:21 amORF - SAN
Nonstop6h 06mBreeze Airways
Fri 9/121:12 pmSAN - ORF
Nonstop5h 13mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/31$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/319:38 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
Tue 9/91:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/31$201
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 9/1511:45 amRDU - SAN
2 stops13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/196:35 amSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$226
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/212:55 pmRDU - SAN
2 stops19h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/277:01 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops15h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2610:45 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:32 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/156:15 amSAN - TYS
1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/27:30 amRDU - SAN
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Wed 8/67:04 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:02 pmAVL - SAN
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/219:26 pmSAN - AVL
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/285:30 amORF - SAN
2 stops15h 26mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/47:47 pmSAN - ORF
2 stops14h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$261
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/162:24 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops20h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/197:47 pmSAN - CLT
2 stops14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$264
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/710:19 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
Tue 8/126:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$265
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2910:48 amILM - SAN
1 stop12h 00mJetBlue
Sun 9/78:55 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop11h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 7/30$273

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 July 31, 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

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Fri 9/5

9:21 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

San Diego

Fri 9/12

1:12 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$198

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/31

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Diego

Tue 9/9

1:21 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$201

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/15

11:45 am-10:26 pm

2 stops13h 41m

San Diego

Fri 9/19

6:35 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$226

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/21

2:55 pm-7:21 am

2 stops19h 26m

San Diego

Wed 8/27

7:01 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$231

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/23

5:00 am-10:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

San Diego

Tue 8/26

10:45 pm-11:45 am

1 stop10h 00m

$251

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 9/12

1:32 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Mon 9/15

6:15 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$254

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/12

12:58 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop12h 56m

San Diego

Wed 8/13

7:04 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 31m

$258

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Tue 10/14

5:02 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Diego

Tue 10/21

9:26 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 25m

$259

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/16

2:24 pm-7:24 am

2 stops20h 00m

San Diego

Sun 10/19

7:47 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops14h 42m

$264

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 8/7

10:19 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop20h 40m

San Diego

Tue 8/12

6:25 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$265

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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 July 31, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from North Carolina to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
191 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $92. Breeze Airways flights start at $99 while deals on Frontier start at $122 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 Norfolk - San Diego.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $192 for a flight from North Carolina to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Diego) is currently priced at $195.

  • 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$125Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$170Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$171Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$204Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$228Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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