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$113+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to San Diego (SAN)

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CLT — SAN
Feb 2 — Feb 91
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from North Carolina (USNC) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Frontier)

One-way from

$113
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$232 or less
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From North Carolina to San Diego
One-way flight from North Carolina to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/2510:58 amRDU - SAN
2 stops23h 32mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/18:07 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 4/16:39 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 46mFrontier
Thu 4/106:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Deal found 1/28$210
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 3/15:20 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/68:14 pmSAN - RDU
2 stops13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/124:08 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/189:55 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/26$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 4/34:31 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop10h 43mFrontier
Thu 4/106:25 amSAN - TYS
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Deal found 1/27$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/24:31 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/910:16 amSAN - TYS
2 stops9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/27$234
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/271:10 pmAVL - SAN
1 stop12h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/55:39 pmSAN - AVL
2 stops17h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 8/219:38 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
Tue 8/2612:48 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop5h 11mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/27$243
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:14 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops16h 16mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/138:25 amSAN - CLT
2 stops23h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$245
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2310:10 amCLT - SAN
2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/266:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/265:02 amILM - SAN
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/19:57 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/27$249
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/610:03 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop16h 45mFrontier
Sun 3/96:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 1/28$249

Find flights from North Carolina to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina to San Diego 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 28, 2025.

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RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/25

10:58 am-7:30 am

2 stops23h 32m

San Diego

Tue 4/1

8:07 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops13h 22m

$199

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/1

6:39 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Diego

Thu 4/10

6:25 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$210

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/1

5:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 00m

San Diego

Thu 3/6

8:14 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops13h 18m

$221

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/12

4:08 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Diego

Tue 2/18

9:55 pm-9:17 am

1 stop8h 22m

$229

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/3

4:31 pm-12:14 am

1 stop10h 43m

San Diego

Thu 4/10

6:25 am-3:41 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$230

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/2

4:31 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Diego

Wed 4/9

10:16 am-10:22 pm

2 stops9h 06m

$234

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Thu 2/27

1:10 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop12h 46m

San Diego

Wed 3/5

5:39 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$239

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/10

6:14 pm-7:30 am

2 stops16h 16m

San Diego

Thu 3/13

8:25 am-10:39 am

2 stops23h 14m

$245

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/23

10:10 am-7:29 am

2 stops24h 19m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

6:25 am-4:02 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$246

GreensboroSan Diego

GSO - SAN

GSOSAN

Greensboro/H. Point

Tue 2/18

5:38 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Diego

Sat 2/22

12:54 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$249

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Travel insights for flights from North Carolina to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from North Carolina to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from North Carolina to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 28, 2025.

When flying from North Carolina to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 Diego. Reviews last updated January 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from North Carolina to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from North Carolina to San Diego. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $115. United Airlines flights start at $120 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $125 one-way.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $600 for a flight from North Carolina to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $184 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Diego) is currently priced at $98.

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

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

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

    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 Diego.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from North Carolina to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$166Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$197Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$309Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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