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$80+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SAN
May 15 — May 221
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to San Diego

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 April 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/58:01 pm
RDU
-
SAN
3 stops25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1212:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$204
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Mon 5/45:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/86:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop27h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/275:45 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/2712:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$206
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 5/248:55 am
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/289:37 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop22h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 6/227:08 pm
RDU
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/2712:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/245:48 pm
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/212:54 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$209
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 6/912:26 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop14h 27m
Frontier
Tue 6/166:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$210
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 4/249:49 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop28h 17m
Frontier
Tue 4/287:15 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop8h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/10$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 5/106:15 am
RDU
-
SAN
2 stops33h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1412:09 pm
SAN
-
RDU
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/91:23 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop13h 27m
Frontier
Mon 5/119:59 pm
SAN
-
RDU
2 stops11h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$215
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/39:49 pm
RDU
-
SAN
1 stop13h 45m
Frontier
Sun 5/106:25 am
SAN
-
RDU
1 stop26h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 4/10$216
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/264:28 pm
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop10h 31m
Frontier
Sun 5/36:25 am
SAN
-
TYS
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$230

Find 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 April 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$204
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$326

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San Diego flight deals.
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From North Carolina to San Diego
One-way flight from North Carolina to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from North Carolina to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from North Carolina to San Diego.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/12

8:55 am-11:24 am

Nonstop5h 29m

San Diego

Thu 7/16

12:09 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$218

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/2

9:40 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

12:54 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$228
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/12

7:08 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San Diego

Thu 7/23

9:41 am-6:01 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$239

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/14

5:45 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

San Diego

Sun 5/17

8:35 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$239

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

San Diego

Tue 7/21

9:45 pm-9:34 am

1 stop8h 49m

$259

FayettevilleSan Diego

FAY - SAN

FAYSAN

Fayetteville

Fri 5/8

4:13 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San Diego

Sun 5/10

9:45 pm-8:29 am

1 stop7h 44m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/5

5:33 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 54m

San Diego

Thu 7/9

9:30 pm-10:10 am

1 stop9h 40m

$277

FayettevilleSan Diego

FAY - SAN

FAYSAN

Fayetteville

Tue 4/28

6:10 am-1:13 pm

1 stop10h 03m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

6:40 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$277

FayettevilleSan Diego

FAY - SAN

FAYSAN

Fayetteville

Tue 5/5

6:10 am-1:13 pm

1 stop10h 03m

San Diego

Wed 5/13

1:31 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$277

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/16

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Mon 7/20

10:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$304

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from North Carolina with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Diego (average of $96). Flying from North Carolina to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 April 15, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from North Carolina to San Diego in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from North Carolina to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North Carolina to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their North Carolina to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from North Carolina to San Diego?

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?

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

    Airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from North Carolina to San Diego in about 6h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 46m. The distance between North Carolina and San Diego is about 1897 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $69. Alaska Airlines flights start at $78 while deals on Frontier start at $79 one-way.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $339 for a flight from North Carolina to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Diego) is currently priced at $298.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Diego (average of $96). Flying from North Carolina to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 April 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$113Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$139Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$187Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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