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$80+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$185
(Priceline)

One-way from

$80
(Priceline)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$479

Good round-trip deal

$398 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
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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 August 20, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:40 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Sun 9/76:29 amSFO - TYS
1 stop6h 49mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$185
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1212:19 pmORF - SFO
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Sun 9/1411:57 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop14h 54mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$185
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/118:40 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Thu 9/186:29 amSFO - TYS
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/314:15 pmORF - SFO
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/910:50 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$234
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1911:55 amILM - SFO
1 stop12h 48mJetBlue
Tue 9/2310:00 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop10h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 8/18$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/46:00 amORF - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/111:19 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:00 amORF - SFO
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/231:15 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:00 amTYS - SFO
1 stop9h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/410:49 amSFO - TYS
1 stop23h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:15 amGSO - SFO
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/286:00 amSFO - GSO
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:18 pmGSO - SFO
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/286:00 amSFO - GSO
2 stops8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:59 pmORF - SFO
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/111:25 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$264
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:19 pmORF - SFO
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Thu 9/1811:57 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop14h 53mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$266

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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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to San Francisco that are best for you.

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North Carolina

Fly to

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Return

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KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 9/4

8:40 pm-12:16 am

1 stop6h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

6:29 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$185

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 9/12

12:19 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop12h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

11:57 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$185

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 9/11

8:40 pm-12:16 am

1 stop6h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

6:29 am-7:50 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$218

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sun 8/31

4:15 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop10h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$234

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sun 8/31

4:15 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop10h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

10:50 pm-10:16 am

1 stop8h 26m

$234

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sun 8/31

4:15 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop10h 03m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$234

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 9/19

11:55 am-9:43 pm

1 stop12h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

10:00 pm-11:08 am

1 stop10h 08m

$247

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

1:19 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$250

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

1:15 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$251

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Tue 9/16

6:05 am-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

9:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop9h 45m

$251

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

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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 $358). 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 August 20, 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 August 20, 2025.

The most flights from USNC to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 20 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 36m. Fly via Frontier, American Airlines, or JetBlue to get the fastest option. The distance from North Carolina to San Francisco is about 2114 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?

    $80 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 JetBlue, with prices starting from $109 and $134, 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 United Airlines (88%), Virgin Australia (82%) or Air New Zealand (82%) 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 $949, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $250. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $253.

  • 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, 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 $358). 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$135Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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