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$90+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SFO
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
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 January 20, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/168:13 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:15 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/208:12 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/28:48 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop7h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$215
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:13 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Mon 3/28:48 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop7h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$220
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2711:32 am
ORF
-
SFO
1 stop13h 07m
Frontier
Sat 3/710:38 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$234
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 1/304:25 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop11h 03m
Frontier
Mon 2/26:15 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop6h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/59:35 pm
AVL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/89:04 pm
SFO
-
AVL
1 stop13h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/208:12 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop14h 51m
Frontier
Fri 2/276:15 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop8h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/105:18 pm
GSO
-
SFO
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1712:25 am
SFO
-
GSO
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:10 am
GSO
-
SFO
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Tue 4/216:00 am
SFO
-
GSO
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/187:31 pm
ORF
-
SFO
2 stops40h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2510:58 pm
SFO
-
ORF
1 stop8h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/208:12 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop14h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:15 pm
SFO
-
TYS
2 stops20h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/225:56 pm
TYS
-
SFO
2 stops30h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/276:15 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop8h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$277

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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Expedia)

One-way from

$90
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$321 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 January 20, 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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NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Mon 2/16

11:39 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

10:58 pm-10:51 am

1 stop8h 53m

$214

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/20

8:12 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

8:48 am-7:18 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$215

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 2/20

11:32 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

11:16 pm-10:37 am

1 stop8h 21m

$215

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 2/27

11:32 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

10:38 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 02m

$234

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/30

4:25 pm-12:28 am

1 stop11h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

6:15 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$235

AshevilleSan Francisco

AVL - SFO

AVLSFO

Asheville Regional

Thu 3/5

9:35 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop26h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

9:04 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$244

GreensboroSan Francisco

GSO - SFO

GSOSFO

Greensboro/H. Point

Tue 4/7

6:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$257

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop9h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

9:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

$279

GreensboroSan Francisco

GSO - SFO

GSOSFO

Greensboro/H. Point

Mon 4/6

7:57 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$293

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

8:00 pm-1:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

7:10 pm-3:14 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$299

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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 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 January 20, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from North Carolina to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% 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 January 17, 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. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 20, 2026.

The most flights from USNC to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from North Carolina to San Francisco?

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 38 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 7h 35m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from North Carolina to San Francisco is about 2327 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 Virgin Australia (80%), United Airlines (80%) or Air New Zealand (80%) 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 $1,400, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $222.

  • 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$111Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$202Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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