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$143+ 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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SBA
Oct 31 — Nov 71
Fri 10/31
Fri 11/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Santa Barbara

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Round-trip from

$285
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$143
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$353
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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 October 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/124:17 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/185:30 amSBA - RDU
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/30$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Tue 10/282:27 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Wed 11/58:35 amSBA - CLT
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/1$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Wed 11/127:03 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/181:20 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Tue 10/285:30 amCLT - SBA
2 stops13h 41mDelta
Tue 11/48:35 amSBA - CLT
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/1$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Wed 11/121:05 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Tue 11/185:50 amSBA - RDU
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/30$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Tue 11/112:22 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Tue 11/185:40 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/30$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Tue 11/115:15 amRDU - SBA
2 stops13h 54mDelta
Wed 11/198:25 amSBA - RDU
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/30$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2912:20 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 00mSouthwest
Wed 11/55:50 amSBA - RDU
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/29$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Wed 11/129:57 amRDU - SBA
2 stops13h 43mDelta
Tue 11/184:59 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops13h 56mDelta
Deal found 10/1$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 10/302:58 pmGSO - SBA
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Tue 11/48:35 amSBA - GSO
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/1$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 10/305:30 amCLT - SBA
2 stops9h 28mDelta
Tue 11/48:35 amSBA - CLT
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/1$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 11/104:00 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Tue 11/185:40 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/30$311

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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara 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 October 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

North Carolina

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/12

5:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop9h 38m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/18

12:28 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$285

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/12

4:17 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/18

5:30 am-3:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$285

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/28

2:27 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/5

8:35 am-8:21 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$285

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/29

5:14 am-11:34 am

1 stop9h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/5

1:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$285

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/28

2:27 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/4

5:50 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$285

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/22

2:40 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/29

12:24 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$285

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/29

7:42 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/5

12:28 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 59m

$285

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/12

4:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/19

8:25 am-6:03 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$297

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/10

4:17 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

5:30 am-3:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$307

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/12

9:57 am-4:09 pm

2 stops9h 12m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/18

4:59 pm-9:59 am

2 stops14h 00m

$307

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

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from North Carolina to Santa Barbara in just under 7h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 53m. 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?

    $143 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $163 and $168, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from North Carolina to Santa Barbara consider Charlotte Douglas - Santa Barbara, Raleigh-Durham - Santa Barbara or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Santa Barbara as they are the most popular.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara. 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 October 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$175Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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