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$167+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh (SBA - RDU)

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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RDU
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Raleigh (RDU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$357
(Delta)

One-way from

$167
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$395
From Santa Barbara to Raleigh-Durham
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/88:40 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops11h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/117:00 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:20 amSBA - RDU
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Wed 12/317:05 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/17$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:20 amSBA - RDU
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Tue 12/307:05 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/17$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:40 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Wed 12/317:05 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/17$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 11/138:19 amSBA - RDU
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/164:17 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:10 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sun 11/164:45 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:40 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Tue 12/307:05 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/17$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/134:59 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops12h 52mDelta
Sun 11/165:30 amRDU - SBA
2 stops9h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/17$413

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Raleigh

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/8

8:40 pm-11:31 am

2 stops11h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/11

7:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$353

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/16

8:20 am-8:45 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/30

7:05 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$358

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/16

5:40 am-10:16 pm

2 stops13h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:41 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops13h 08m

$398

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/13

8:19 am-9:44 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/16

4:17 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$403

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/13

1:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/16

4:45 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$408

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/17

5:40 am-5:31 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/30

7:05 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$409

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/13

4:59 pm-8:51 am

2 stops12h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/16

5:30 am-11:57 am

2 stops9h 27m

$413

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/18

4:59 pm-8:53 am

2 stops12h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

7:05 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$417

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/1

4:59 pm-9:52 am

2 stops13h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/6

7:04 am-4:11 pm

2 stops12h 07m

$421

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

5:50 am-11:48 pm

2 stops14h 58m

$167

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Raleigh

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Santa Barbara to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Raleigh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Raleigh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Raleigh will take you 9h 25m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Raleigh is about 2303 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Raleigh round-trip?

    Currently priced at $320, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Raleigh and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $364 and $381, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $167. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Raleigh for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Santa Barbara to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Raleigh

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$364Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$381Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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