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$157+ 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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RDU
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$313
(Delta)

One-way from

$157
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$356
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/38:15 amSBA - CLT
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Tue 7/82:49 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/30$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/224:46 pmSBA - AVL
2 stops12h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/122:35 pmAVL - SBA
2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/228:20 amSBA - AVL
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Wed 11/123:50 pmAVL - SBA
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/30$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 9/171:19 pmSBA - CLT
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/275:30 amCLT - SBA
2 stops9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/207:40 pmSBA - AVL
2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/244:15 pmAVL - SBA
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/1012:11 pmSBA - TRI
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/88:10 amTRI - SBA
2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/311:00 amSBA - CLT
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Mon 7/712:55 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops13h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 7/25:00 amSBA - CLT
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/911:47 amCLT - SBA
3 stops15h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/286:39 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop10h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/157:00 amRDU - SBA
1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/237:24 pmSBA - OAJ
2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/265:00 amOAJ - SBA
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$561
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 5/238:30 amSBA - OAJ
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Mon 5/263:17 pmOAJ - SBA
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Deal found 5/1$659

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

North Carolina

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/3

8:15 am-8:38 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/8

2:49 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$313

Santa BarbaraAsheville

SBA - AVL

SBAAVL

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

4:46 pm-8:17 am

2 stops12h 31m

Asheville Regional

Wed 11/12

2:35 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops11h 46m

$319

Santa BarbaraAsheville

SBA - AVL

SBAAVL

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

8:20 am-7:03 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Asheville Regional

Wed 11/12

3:50 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$334

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/17

1:19 pm-12:33 am

2 stops8h 14m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/27

5:30 am-11:40 am

2 stops9h 10m

$342

Santa BarbaraAsheville

SBA - AVL

SBAAVL

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/20

7:40 pm-10:08 am

2 stops11h 28m

Asheville Regional

Sat 5/24

4:15 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$344

Santa BarbaraBlountville

SBA - TRI

SBATRI

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/10

12:11 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Tue 7/8

8:10 am-4:07 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$384

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/3

11:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 7/7

12:55 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$403

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/2

5:00 am-3:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/9

11:47 am-11:59 pm

3 stops15h 12m

$445

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

6:39 pm-8:01 am

1 stop10h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/15

7:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$465

Santa BarbaraJacksonville

SBA - OAJ

SBAOAJ

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

7:24 pm-8:39 am

2 stops10h 15m

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Mon 5/26

5:00 am-12:34 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$561

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina (average of $206). Flying from Santa Barbara to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 NC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to North Carolina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to North Carolina, 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 North Carolina by month

Plan your trip to North Carolina by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in North Carolina ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit North Carolina when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in North Carolina by month

Plan your trip to North Carolina by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to North Carolina, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to North Carolina. 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 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.

  • 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 ($157), Delta ($157), and United Airlines ($236).

  • 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 - Asheville Regional and Santa Barbara - Raleigh-Durham.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina (average of $206). Flying from Santa Barbara to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$333Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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