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$89+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to San Francisco (SFO)

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RDU — SFO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Frontier)

One-way from

$110
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$220 or less
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From North Carolina to San Francisco
One-way flight from North Carolina to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from North Carolina to San Francisco.
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/23:49 pmORF - SFO
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Sat 5/1011:50 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/225:30 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Thu 5/296:35 amSFO - TYS
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$238
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/136:00 pmORF - SFO
1 stop9h 08mJetBlue
Tue 5/206:00 amSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 4/17$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/245:00 amAVL - SFO
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/55:23 amSFO - AVL
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/135:38 amORF - SFO
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1912:21 amSFO - ORF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$251
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/1012:35 pmILM - SFO
1 stop12h 13mJetBlue
Sat 5/248:44 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop12h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 4/17$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/133:38 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Thu 5/226:35 amSFO - RDU
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$270
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:35 amRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/204:52 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop9h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$271
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/285:49 pmRDU - SFO
1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/304:49 pmSFO - RDU
1 stop10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/216:10 pmORF - SFO
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Sun 5/256:00 amSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/17$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 7/41:04 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1311:47 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/156:00 amRDU - SFO
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/2611:45 pmSFO - RDU
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$279

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

North Carolina

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 5/2

3:49 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

9:59 pm-10:31 am

1 stop9h 32m

$188

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Thu 5/29

7:11 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

11:25 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$234

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 5/22

5:30 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

6:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$238

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Wed 5/14

6:00 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$247

AshevilleSan Francisco

AVL - SFO

AVLSFO

Asheville Regional

Tue 6/24

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

5:23 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$249

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 8/22

2:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

9:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop9h 45m

$264

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/10

12:35 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop12h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

8:44 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$270

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

3:38 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:35 am-4:32 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$270

RaleighSan Francisco

RDU - SFO

RDUSFO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/28

5:49 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

4:49 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 11m

$272

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Tue 6/3

7:00 am-3:01 pm

1 stop11h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

11:40 am-12:24 am

1 stop9h 44m

$277

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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 $393). 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 April 17, 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from North Carolina to San Francisco, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

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

    $110 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and JetBlue, with prices starting from $119 and $134, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from North Carolina to San Francisco?

    Consider United Airlines (84%), Virgin Australia (81%) or Air New Zealand (81%) 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 $880, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - San Francisco), is priced around $218.

  • 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 $393). 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
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$134Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$308Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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