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$79+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SFO
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/712:06 pm
ORF
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SFO
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:15 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop9h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/211:27 am
ORF
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SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Sun 5/1010:15 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop9h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$162
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 5/512:06 pm
ORF
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SFO
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Tue 5/1910:15 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop9h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/2511:27 am
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Fri 5/110:38 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/1611:27 am
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Wed 4/2210:38 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$215
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/3011:27 am
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Thu 4/3010:38 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop8h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/164:28 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop19h 45m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:00 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$221
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2011:27 am
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Wed 4/2910:38 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/2311:27 am
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Sat 4/2510:38 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$235
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/1011:33 am
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Sat 5/210:38 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$236
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/217:49 pm
CLT
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SFO
1 stop30h 36m
Frontier
Wed 4/297:00 am
SFO
-
CLT
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/46:18 pm
CLT
-
SFO
1 stop20h 24m
Frontier
Mon 5/113:33 pm
SFO
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CLT
2 stops19h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$242

Find flight deals from North Carolina to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated March 22, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Priceline)

One-way from

$79
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$463

Good round-trip deal

$380 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina to San Francisco 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Thu 5/7

12:06 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop10h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

7:15 pm-11:11 am

2 stops12h 56m

$302

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/24

4:45 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop6h 01m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

6:30 am-5:23 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$348

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/28

1:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops11h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:05 am-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$353

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Wed 4/15

11:10 am-7:55 pm

2 stops11h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

9:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop9h 10m

$364

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/3

3:33 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

9:52 pm-8:20 am

1 stop7h 28m

$369

AshevilleSan Francisco

AVL - SFO

AVLSFO

Asheville Regional

Sat 4/18

6:45 am-1:27 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

11:52 pm-9:54 am

1 stop7h 02m

$369

AshevilleSan Francisco

AVL - SFO

AVLSFO

Asheville Regional

Tue 4/21

5:22 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

1:16 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$369

AshevilleSan Francisco

AVL - SFO

AVLSFO

Asheville Regional

Thu 4/16

5:53 pm-12:39 am

1 stop9h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

5:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$369

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/18

7:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

11:05 pm-9:34 am

1 stop7h 29m

$369

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/18

6:10 am-3:25 pm

2 stops12h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

11:05 am-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$373

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco 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 Francisco

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Francisco (average of $106). Flying from North Carolina to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from North Carolina to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North Carolina to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their North Carolina to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons 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. 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 Francisco from North Carolina?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from North Carolina to San Francisco. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    This flight path from North Carolina to San Francisco was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from North Carolina to San Francisco in 6h 01m. Fly via Frontier, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from North Carolina to San Francisco is about 2393 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 Francisco one-way?

    $73 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 Delta, with prices starting from $103 and $109, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from North Carolina to San Francisco are Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco, Charlotte Douglas - San Francisco and Norfolk - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from North Carolina to San Francisco?

    Consider Fiji Airways (85%), Qantas Airways (83%) or American Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from North Carolina to San Francisco.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from North Carolina to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,169, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $304. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $245.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Francisco (average of $106). Flying from North Carolina to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 6 airlines flying from North Carolina to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina to San Francisco. 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$202Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$262Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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