Santa Barbara

$157+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SBA
Mar 16 — Mar 231
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 14, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 4/225:48 pm
RDU
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SBA
1 stop7h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/256:00 am
SBA
-
RDU
1 stop9h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/11$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 9/157:15 am
GSO
-
SBA
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 9/1912:32 pm
SBA
-
GSO
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/287:15 am
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop7h 44m
Delta
Fri 5/112:39 pm
SBA
-
RDU
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/13$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 9/156:30 am
GSO
-
SBA
1 stop8h 08m
United Airlines
Sat 9/198:33 pm
SBA
-
GSO
2 stops10h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$334
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/176:51 pm
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop26h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/217:20 pm
SBA
-
RDU
1 stop18h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/14$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/205:20 pm
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 3/236:55 pm
SBA
-
RDU
2 stops11h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/95:20 pm
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 3/166:55 pm
SBA
-
RDU
2 stops11h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/296:00 am
TYS
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SBA
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 5/47:13 pm
SBA
-
TYS
2 stops11h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Mon 3/164:00 pm
CLT
-
SBA
1 stop8h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 3/241:02 pm
SBA
-
CLT
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/710:26 am
CLT
-
SBA
2 stops13h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 3/101:02 pm
SBA
-
CLT
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sat 3/73:50 pm
CLT
-
SBA
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Tue 3/107:20 am
SBA
-
CLT
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10$390
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/56:06 pm
RDU
-
SBA
1 stop8h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/106:12 am
SBA
-
RDU
1 stop8h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/13$392

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated February 14, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$425
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From North Carolina to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from North Carolina to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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

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RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/28

7:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 44m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

12:39 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$333

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/28

7:08 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops22h 08m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-6:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$333

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/22

6:06 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-5:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$333

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/20

5:20 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/23

6:55 pm-9:27 am

2 stops11h 32m

$358

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/9

5:20 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/16

6:55 pm-9:27 am

2 stops11h 32m

$361

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/4

7:13 pm-9:57 am

2 stops11h 44m

$377

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/16

4:00 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/24

1:02 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$380

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/15

5:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/20

5:45 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$380

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 3/7

10:26 am-9:13 pm

2 stops13h 47m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

1:02 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$385

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 3/7

3:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops11h 15m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

7:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$390

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Santa Barbara (average of $115). Flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from North Carolina to Santa Barbara?

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from North Carolina, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

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

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from North Carolina to Santa Barbara in just under 7h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 24m. The distance from North Carolina to Santa Barbara is about 2303 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $117 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $126 and $168, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Santa Barbara (average of $115). Flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara 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 4 airlines flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$158Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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