Durham

$157+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Durham, NC

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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RDU
Mar 21 — Mar 281
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Durham

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/185:00 am
SBA
-
RDU
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 4/256:25 pm
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/151:05 pm
SBA
-
RDU
1 stop7h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 4/224:45 pm
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop8h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 4/16:55 pm
SBA
-
RDU
2 stops10h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 4/75:00 am
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop10h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$318
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/234:01 pm
SBA
-
RDU
1 stop21h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/315:28 pm
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop9h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/18:31 pm
SBA
-
RDU
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 4/74:45 pm
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop10h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$349
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:00 am
SBA
-
RDU
1 stop7h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/245:28 pm
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop9h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:10 pm
SBA
-
RDU
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Mon 5/114:25 pm
RDU
-
SBA
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/18$358

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Durham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Durham flight deals. Data was last updated February 19, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$500
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From Santa Barbara to Durham
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Durham that are best for you.

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Price

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

5:00 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/25

6:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$249

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

12:39 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/25

7:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 44m

$313

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

1:05 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/22

4:45 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$313

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

6:55 pm-8:03 am

2 stops10h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/7

5:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$318

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

12:39 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops13h 12m

$318

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/23

4:01 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop21h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/31

5:28 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$333

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/14

12:39 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$157

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/10

5:45 am-10:16 pm

2 stops13h 31m

$182

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/10

1:02 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$191

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/5

4:05 pm-5:04 am

1 stop9h 59m

$216

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Deals found on 2/17

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Durham

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Durham

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Durham?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Durham (average of $131). Flying from Santa Barbara to Durham in November is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated February 19, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Durham by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Durham?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Durham. You should not have trouble finding flights to Durham from Santa Barbara; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Santa Barbara airport to Durham. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Durham?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Durham will take you 7h 12m. Santa Barbara and Durham are separated by a distance of 2303 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Durham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Durham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Durham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Durham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Durham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Durham 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 Santa Barbara to Durham?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Durham (average of $131). Flying from Santa Barbara to Durham in November is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Durham

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Durham. 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$350Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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