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$81+ 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/2312:17 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop15h 07mFrontier
Wed 12/246:24 amSFO - CLT
1 stop25h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 12/55:44 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Thu 12/112:13 pmSFO - CLT
2 stops23h 36mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 12/55:44 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Wed 12/311:29 pmSFO - CLT
2 stops18h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/61:20 pmCLT - SFO
2 stops22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/106:34 amSFO - CLT
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 11/46:00 amCLT - SFO
2 stops42h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/106:34 amSFO - CLT
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:30 amTYS - SFO
1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:22 pmSFO - TYS
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/45:49 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop17h 04mFrontier
Wed 12/311:29 pmSFO - CLT
2 stops18h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/219:33 pmCLT - SFO
2 stops18h 01mFrontier
Wed 12/246:24 amSFO - CLT
1 stop25h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 12/55:44 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Wed 12/1010:10 pmSFO - CLT
2 stops39h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/245:14 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Wed 12/316:24 amSFO - CLT
1 stop25h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/151:14 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/166:00 amSFO - TYS
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/56:00 amCLT - SFO
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/106:34 amSFO - CLT
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$232

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 October 23, 2025.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$270 or less
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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 October 23, 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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NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Thu 2/19

3:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:32 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$251

GreensboroSan Francisco

GSO - SFO

GSOSFO

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 1/14

5:43 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

9:00 am-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$255

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 1/23

3:41 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

11:13 pm-9:44 am

1 stop7h 31m

$266

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Tue 12/16

6:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

11:20 pm-10:38 am

1 stop8h 18m

$272

GreensboroSan Francisco

GSO - SFO

GSOSFO

Greensboro/H. Point

Sat 2/21

5:20 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$278

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/7

7:45 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

9:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop9h 50m

$282

Myrtle BeachSan Francisco

MYR - SFO

MYRSFO

Myrtle Beach Intl

Thu 1/29

8:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$287

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/21

7:30 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

7:00 pm-8:55 am

2 stops10h 55m

$290

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/11

2:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

11:15 am-12:21 am

1 stop10h 06m

$291

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/9

2:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop11h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

10:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$291

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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, 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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 October 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from North Carolina to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their North Carolina to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 22 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 8h 05m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from North Carolina to San Francisco is about 2512 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?

    $85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $123 and $129, 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 (93%), Virgin Australia (91%) or Air New Zealand (91%) 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 $868, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $188. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $197.

  • 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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$140Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$202Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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