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$183+ 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RDU
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 6, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sun 12/214:55 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Thu 1/87:00 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/5$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Sun 12/216:52 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/81:18 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/205:30 amSBA - RDU
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/226:35 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$567
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 11/205:50 amSBA - RDU
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Sat 11/226:30 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5$572
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sun 12/215:06 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops14h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/89:25 amRDU - SBA
3 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$595
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/262:30 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops23h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/14:17 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$723

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Durham

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$413
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$582
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Durham 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Durham that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Durham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

7:15 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

5:20 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop27h 54m

$413

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

8:26 am-7:49 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

5:20 am-12:19 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$438

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/21

4:55 pm-5:55 am

1 stop10h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

7:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$439

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

5:48 pm-8:16 am

2 stops11h 28m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

8:15 am-4:22 pm

2 stops11h 07m

$511

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/21

6:52 pm-8:04 am

2 stops10h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

5:10 am-11:46 am

2 stops9h 36m

$518

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/16

5:40 am-11:53 pm

2 stops15h 13m

$183

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/15

8:25 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$190

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

5:30 pm-8:57 am

2 stops12h 27m

$194

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

7:19 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop18h 49m

$208

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/14

5:40 am-11:53 pm

2 stops15h 13m

$213

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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 $145). Flying from Santa Barbara to Durham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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 SBA to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Durham is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

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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 November 6, 2025.
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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Durham. 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 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 8h 23m. 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 $145). Flying from Santa Barbara to Durham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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