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$212+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to North Carolina

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RDU
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to North Carolina

Best flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to North Carolina that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/188:45 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Sat 1/247:15 amRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/28$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 6/212:55 pmSBA - ILM
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/92:50 pmILM - SBA
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$334
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:07 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop18h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/115:48 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/1810:45 amSBA - RDU
2 stops9h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/246:15 amRDU - SBA
2 stops10h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Fri 2/205:25 amSBA - CLT
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Mon 2/2312:55 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/30$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Thu 2/512:26 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/87:03 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/54:59 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops14h 19mDelta
Sun 2/87:00 amRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/27$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 2/55:00 amSBA - CLT
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/78:00 amCLT - SBA
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 2/55:35 amSBA - CLT
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Sun 2/87:45 amCLT - SBA
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/30$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 1/1712:59 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/188:03 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/55:40 amSBA - CLT
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Sun 2/85:10 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/28$420
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/1312:26 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/178:35 amCLT - SBA
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 2/55:00 amSBA - CLT
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/84:19 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 1/206:51 pmSBA - AVL
2 stops14h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/243:59 pmAVL - SBA
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Fri 2/208:42 pmSBA - CLT
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/234:25 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 2/181:12 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/218:11 amCLT - SBA
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 1/205:00 amSBA - ILM
3 stops15h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/246:00 amILM - SBA
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:00 amSBA - ILM
2 stops10h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/97:00 amILM - SBA
2 stops12h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$597

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to North Carolina

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to North Carolina flight deals. Data was last updated December 30, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$320
(Delta)

One-way from

$212
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$491
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina 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 December 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

North Carolina

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

8:45 am-7:49 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/24

7:15 am-4:16 pm

2 stops12h 01m

$321

Santa BarbaraWilmington

SBA - ILM

SBAILM

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/2

12:55 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 6/9

2:50 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$334

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/7

7:07 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop18h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/11

5:48 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$353

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

10:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/24

6:15 am-1:15 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$353

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

12:26 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

7:03 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$353

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

4:59 pm-10:18 am

2 stops14h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

$358

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

5:00 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$385

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

12:59 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/18

8:03 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$407

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

5:40 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 2/8

5:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$420

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

5:00 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 2/8

4:19 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$420

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Deals found on 12/29

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina (average of $134). Flying from Santa Barbara to North Carolina in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 North Carolina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North Carolina. 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 North Carolina. Reviews last updated December 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,017 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
8,017 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,017 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
9,121 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,017 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
11,073 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,017 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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

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

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to North Carolina will take you 7h 28m. Santa Barbara and North Carolina are separated by a distance of 2373 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to North Carolina one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina are American Airlines ($153), United Airlines ($168), and Delta ($178).

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to North Carolina?

    The most popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to North Carolina are Santa Barbara - Charlotte Douglas, Santa Barbara - Raleigh-Durham and Santa Barbara - Wilmington New Hanover County.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina (average of $134). Flying from Santa Barbara to North Carolina in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 North Carolina

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina. 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 December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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