Where in Central NC? Forget Charlotte, but you can find some deals out of Greensboro, where AirTran flys out of - Delta will sometimes match their rates to common destinations. AirTran is about the best I've found in western NC for last minute rates... Raleigh does have good options in NC for walkup or near walkup rates.. I think JethroJet - ugh, excuse me, MetroJet flies out there as well..