San Francisco Bay Area

$101+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area

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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SFO
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 17, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/912:21 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 52m
Frontier
Sun 7/1910:10 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/292:46 pm
RDU
-
SJC
1 stop8h 49m
Delta
Mon 8/310:10 pm
SJC
-
RDU
1 stop9h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2912:06 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Mon 6/110:05 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$270
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/112:06 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Wed 6/1010:10 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:25 pm
RDU
-
SJC
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Sat 8/810:30 pm
SJC
-
RDU
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/292:54 pm
GSO
-
SFO
1 stop8h 11m
Delta
Wed 8/56:00 am
SFO
-
GSO
1 stop8h 46m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/294:25 pm
RDU
-
SJC
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Sat 8/811:00 pm
SJC
-
RDU
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$288
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 5/292:20 pm
CLT
-
SFO
1 stop21h 29m
Frontier
Mon 6/112:52 pm
SFO
-
CLT
1 stop26h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$290
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/512:21 pm
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 52m
Frontier
Mon 8/1010:10 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/37:08 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop17h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 7/68:10 pm
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop18h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/16$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 8/102:47 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1811:12 am
SFO
-
TYS
2 stops47h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/75:10 pm
RDU
-
SJC
1 stop8h 48m
Delta
Tue 8/116:10 am
SJC
-
RDU
1 stop8h 42m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$299

Find flight deals from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated May 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(Priceline)

One-way from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$430
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San Francisco flight deals.
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From North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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

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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/8

1:50 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Jose

Thu 10/15

7:00 am-6:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$263

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/8

5:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

San Jose

Tue 7/14

6:10 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$263

GreensboroSan Francisco

GSO - SFO

GSOSFO

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 7/1

2:54 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

10:59 pm-9:27 am

1 stop7h 28m

$285

GreensboroSan Francisco

GSO - SFO

GSOSFO

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 7/29

2:54 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$285

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/29

5:50 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Oakland

Wed 9/30

6:48 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$297

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/22

7:08 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Jose

Mon 7/27

8:12 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop18h 49m

$303

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/30

7:08 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Jose

Mon 8/3

7:13 am-6:01 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$303

RaleighSan Jose

RDU - SJC

RDUSJC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/1

7:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Jose

Wed 7/8

10:40 am-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$308

CharlotteSan Jose

CLT - SJC

CLTSJC

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/28

6:15 am-12:18 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Jose

Sat 8/8

6:10 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$317

GreensboroSan Francisco

GSO - SFO

GSOSFO

Greensboro/H. Point

Tue 7/7

4:15 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Thu 7/23

11:38 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$327

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $506). Flying from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 17, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

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

    Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 8h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 13m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2372 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $63. Users have also found prices from $77 and $87 on Delta and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

    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 Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $506). Flying from North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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 North Carolina to San Francisco Bay Area

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$202Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$282Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$302Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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