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$157+ 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 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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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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$560
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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 May 1, 2025.

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

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

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/26

6:10 pm-5:15 am

1 stop8h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/16

7:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$347

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/9

7:24 pm-8:25 am

2 stops10h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/11

6:19 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 09m

$506

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/10

1:10 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$157

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/23

4:55 pm-8:43 am

2 stops12h 48m

$209

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/10

5:00 am-12:02 am

3 stops16h 02m

$319

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Deals found on 4/29

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Raleigh in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 $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 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 May 1, 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.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 80.6 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 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 May 1, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $347, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $506. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 $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 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$377Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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