$126+ 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.
Round-trip from | $247 (American Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $126 (Southwest) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $440 |
Good round-trip deal | $390 or less |
Good one-way deal | $228 or less |
Find flight deals from North Carolina to San Francisco
Cheapest flights from North Carolina to San FranciscoExplore 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 June 12, 2025.
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 June 12, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/13:37 pmORF - SFO
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/85:41 amSFO - ORF
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10![American Airlines logo]()
$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:18 pmGSO - SFO
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/135:45 amSFO - GSO
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11![American Airlines logo]()
$255
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:30 amILM - SFO
1 stop12h 23mJetBlue
Wed 9/248:25 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop11h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11![JetBlue logo]()
$270
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:25 amORF - SFO
1 stop11h 12mJetBlue
Mon 9/298:25 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop10h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10![JetBlue logo]()
$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 6/306:45 amGSO - SFO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Fri 7/45:50 amSFO - GSO
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 8/77:58 pmORF - SFO
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Mon 8/1111:59 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/9![Delta logo]()
$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/53:50 pmAVL - SFO
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Fri 11/712:40 amSFO - AVL
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$279
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2012:58 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop12h 37mFrontier
Thu 7/316:52 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$281
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:47 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop13h 03mJetBlue
Mon 9/298:15 amSFO - RDU
1 stop11h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10![JetBlue logo]()
$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/54:19 pmAVL - SFO
2 stops10h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1211:30 pmSFO - AVL
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10![American Airlines logo]()
$284
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2012:50 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop22h 21mSun Country Air
Fri 7/2511:59 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop7h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/11![Sun Country Air logo]()
$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:02 amRDU - SFO
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/711:55 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$289
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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to San Francisco that are best for you.
Fly from
North Carolina
Fly to
San Francisco
Route
Depart
Return
Price
NorfolkSan Francisco
ORF - SFO
ORFSFO
Norfolk
Tue 7/1
3:37 pm-10:53 pm
1 stop10h 16m
San Francisco
Tue 7/8
5:41 am-6:44 pm
1 stop10h 03m
$247
GreensboroSan Francisco
GSO - SFO
GSOSFO
Greensboro/H. Point
Wed 9/10
6:18 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop7h 57m
San Francisco
Sat 9/13
7:00 am-5:12 pm
1 stop7h 12m
$255
NorfolkSan Francisco
ORF - SFO
ORFSFO
Norfolk
Thu 9/25
10:25 am-6:37 pm
1 stop11h 12m
San Francisco
Mon 9/29
8:25 pm-9:40 am
1 stop10h 15m
$270
NorfolkSan Francisco
ORF - SFO
ORFSFO
Norfolk
Thu 8/7
7:58 pm-12:40 am
1 stop7h 42m
San Francisco
Mon 8/11
11:59 pm-12:52 pm
1 stop9h 53m
$277
AshevilleSan Francisco
AVL - SFO
AVLSFO
Asheville Regional
Fri 8/29
2:00 pm-6:52 pm
1 stop7h 52m
San Francisco
Fri 9/5
7:29 am-7:12 pm
1 stop8h 43m
$279
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 7/20
12:58 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop12h 37m
San Francisco
Thu 7/31
6:52 pm-6:35 am
1 stop8h 43m
$281
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 9/10
1:47 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop13h 03m
San Francisco
Sun 9/21
8:25 pm-9:08 am
1 stop9h 43m
$283
AshevilleSan Francisco
AVL - SFO
AVLSFO
Asheville Regional
Tue 8/5
4:19 pm-11:42 pm
2 stops10h 23m
San Francisco
Tue 8/12
11:30 pm-11:51 am
1 stop9h 21m
$284
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 7/20
12:50 pm-8:11 am
1 stop22h 21m
San Francisco
Fri 7/25
11:59 pm-10:43 am
1 stop7h 44m
$285
RaleighSan Francisco
RDU - SFO
RDUSFO
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 7/3
6:02 am-8:40 am
Nonstop5h 38m
San Francisco
Mon 7/7
11:55 pm-8:08 am
Nonstop5h 13m
$289
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from North Carolina to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 June 12, 2025.
When flying from North Carolina to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from North Carolina to San Francisco
Explore weekly flight availability from North Carolina to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
The most flights from USNC to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
Rainfall in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from North Carolina to San Francisco, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.1
Food
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$131 | Average$261 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$135 | Average$219 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$198 | Average$470 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$208 | Average$421 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$275 | Average$408 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$298 | Average$485 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |