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$74+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to North Carolina

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RDU
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/316:25 amSAN - TYS
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/111:39 pmTYS - SAN
2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$281
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/256:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
dom. 1/47:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$288
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/251:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/47:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/2512:11 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/36:31 amRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/316:25 amSAN - TYS
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/44:26 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop10h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$315
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
jue. 12/256:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
jue. 1/17:36 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/309:14 pmSAN - TYS
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/312:21 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop24h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2412:56 pmSAN - ORF
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/16:20 amORF - SAN
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$346
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/251:21 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
jue. 1/19:43 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 53mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/10$348
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/304:47 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop22h 54mFrontier
sáb. 1/31:14 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop13h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/304:47 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop24h 52mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/73:53 pmTYS - SAN
2 stops34h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/2510:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/46:31 amRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$356

Find flight deals from San Diego to North Carolina

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to North Carolina flight deals. Data was last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

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3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Frontier)

One-way from

$74
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to North Carolina 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to North Carolina that are best for you.

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San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

vie. 1/30

6:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

vie. 2/6

4:25 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 43m

$148

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

lun. 1/26

6:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 2/2

4:30 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 38m

$149

San DiegoNorfolk

SAN - ORF

SANORF

San Diego

vie. 5/8

12:55 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

Norfolk

sáb. 5/16

9:51 am-12:33 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$236

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

lun. 1/5

4:47 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops22h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/16

7:39 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$277

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

sáb. 5/2

10:30 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mar. 5/5

11:30 am-6:23 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$277

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

mié. 2/4

7:00 am-4:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 2/8

3:25 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$280

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

mar. 4/7

10:50 am-11:19 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mar. 4/14

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

$282

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

mar. 5/5

10:55 am-11:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

sáb. 5/9

9:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$282

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

mié. 1/21

10:09 am-10:57 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 1/25

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

$285

San DiegoRaleigh

SAN - RDU

SANRDU

San Diego

mar. 1/13

9:37 am-6:04 pm

1 stop29h 27m

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/16

7:04 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop28h 54m

$287

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to North Carolina

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina (average of $42). Flying from San Diego to North Carolina in August is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 SAN to NC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to North Carolina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to North Carolina is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to North Carolina. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to North Carolina flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing North Carolina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North Carolina. 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 North Carolina. Reviews last updated diciembre 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from San Diego to North Carolina have to say. 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to North Carolina. 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 from for flights from San Diego to North Carolina?

    If you book a flight to North Carolina from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

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

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San Diego to North Carolina.

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

    Frontier, Breeze Airways, and Delta can get you from San Diego to North Carolina in just under 5h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 17m. The distance between San Diego and North Carolina is about 2324 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 San Diego to North Carolina one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $42 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $57 and Breeze Airways from $99 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to North Carolina consider San Diego - Charlotte Douglas, San Diego - Raleigh-Durham or San Diego - Knoxville McGhee Tyson as they are the most popular.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $248 for a flight from San Diego to North Carolina. The cheapest flight overall is $102 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Charlotte Douglas) is currently priced at $194.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to North Carolina.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to North Carolina (average of $42). Flying from San Diego to North Carolina in August is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to North Carolina

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to North Carolina. 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$185Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$221Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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