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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from North Carolina to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 18m. The distance from North Carolina to Santa Barbara is about 2237 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 Raleigh-Durham - Santa Barbara, Charlotte Douglas - Santa Barbara or Greensboro/H. Point - Santa Barbara as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from North Carolina to Santa Barbara?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NC to SBA?

When flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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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 December 30, 2025.

Wed 12/315:23 amTYS - SBA

1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/512:25 pmSBA - TYS

1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$605

Wed 12/317:44 pmCLT - SBA

2 stops23h 41mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:06 pmSBA - CLT

2 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$927

Tue 12/308:00 amCLT - SBA

1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:06 pmSBA - CLT

2 stops14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$966

Tue 12/304:28 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/46:54 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$1,077

Tue 12/305:45 amCLT - SBA

2 stops13h 40mSouthwest

Sun 1/411:30 amSBA - CLT

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/29

$1,093

Tue 12/309:30 amCLT - SBA

2 stops14h 43mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/410:16 amSBA - CLT

3 stops16h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$3,412

Best flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from North Carolina to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

Sun 1/187:05 amGSO - SBA

1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/246:00 amSBA - GSO

2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$324

Fri 2/67:04 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop21h 49mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/102:45 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop24h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$324

Sun 1/188:00 amGSO - SBA

2 stops12h 21mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/246:51 pmSBA - GSO

2 stops12h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$329

Wed 2/49:35 amRDU - SBA

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Wed 2/1111:20 amSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/29

$333

Tue 1/277:36 amRDU - SBA

2 stops11h 40mDelta

Sat 1/3112:35 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop8h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$334

Sat 3/76:30 amGSO - SBA

1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/116:55 pmSBA - GSO

2 stops12h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$334

Tue 1/276:18 amRDU - SBA

2 stops9h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/3112:59 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$338

Fri 2/61:30 pmRDU - SBA

2 stops11h 25mSouthwest

Tue 2/1011:20 amSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/28

$348

Fri 2/69:25 amRDU - SBA

2 stops10h 56mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/1010:45 amSBA - RDU

2 stops9h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$353

Fri 3/65:05 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Tue 3/105:45 amSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$407

Tue 6/95:25 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Sat 6/135:00 pmSBA - CLT

2 stops12h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$470

Sat 1/318:00 amGSO - SBA

2 stops12h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/35:00 amSBA - GSO

2 stops15h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$439

Wed 2/184:25 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/211:02 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$442

Tue 1/136:45 amCLT - SBA

2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1712:59 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$442

Sat 2/144:15 pmTYS - SBA

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/186:23 amSBA - TYS

2 stops11h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$445

Wed 1/286:59 amTYS - SBA

2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/3112:59 pmSBA - TYS

1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$445

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Wed 12/315:23 amTYS - SBA

1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/512:25 pmSBA - TYS

1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$605

Thu 1/15:23 amTYS - SBA

1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/512:25 pmSBA - TYS

1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$515

Thu 1/82:25 pmCLT - SBA

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Mon 2/24:59 pmSBA - CLT

2 stops12h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$668

Thu 1/810:45 amCLT - SBA

1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/21:06 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$695

Tue 1/138:00 amCLT - SBA

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1712:59 pmSBA - CLT

1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$437

Sun 1/187:05 amGSO - SBA

1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/246:00 amSBA - GSO

2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$324

Sun 1/188:00 amGSO - SBA

2 stops12h 21mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/246:51 pmSBA - GSO

2 stops12h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$329

Tue 1/276:07 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/3112:26 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$332

Tue 1/277:36 amRDU - SBA

2 stops11h 40mDelta

Sat 1/3112:35 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop8h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$334

Tue 1/276:18 amRDU - SBA

2 stops9h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/3112:59 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$338

Wed 1/286:59 amTYS - SBA

2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/3112:59 pmSBA - TYS

1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$445

Sat 1/318:00 amGSO - SBA

2 stops12h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/35:00 amSBA - GSO

2 stops15h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$439

One-way flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from North Carolina to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

Sat 1/174:07 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$154

Wed 4/295:48 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$165

Wed 1/216:07 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$166

Wed 2/44:07 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$167

Wed 1/286:00 amTYS - SBA

2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$169

Tue 1/206:50 amRDU - SBA

2 stops12h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/29

$172

Sat 3/77:00 amRDU - SBA

1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$173

Mon 4/275:48 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$175

Mon 1/196:07 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$177

Sat 3/285:20 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$181

Thu 1/225:30 amRDU - SBA

2 stops9h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$182

Thu 1/810:45 amCLT - SBA

1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$449

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GreensboroSanta Barbara

GSO - SBA

GSOSBA

Greensboro/H. Point

Sun 1/18

7:05 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-7:09 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$324

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/6

7:04 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop21h 49m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/10

2:45 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop24h 19m

$324

GreensboroSanta Barbara

GSO - SBA

GSOSBA

Greensboro/H. Point

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-5:21 pm

2 stops12h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

6:51 pm-10:45 am

2 stops12h 54m

$329

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

9:35 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/11

11:20 am-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$333

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

7:36 am-4:16 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

12:35 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$334

GreensboroSanta Barbara

GSO - SBA

GSOSBA

Greensboro/H. Point

Sat 3/7

6:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 18m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

6:55 pm-10:40 am

2 stops12h 45m

$334

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

6:18 am-1:15 pm

2 stops9h 57m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

12:59 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$338

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/6

1:30 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/10

11:20 am-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$348

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/6

9:25 am-5:21 pm

2 stops10h 56m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/10

10:45 am-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$353

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 3/6

5:05 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

5:45 am-4:13 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$407

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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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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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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, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from North Carolina to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 18m. The distance from North Carolina to Santa Barbara is about 2237 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?
When deciding which route to take from North Carolina to Santa Barbara consider Raleigh-Durham - Santa Barbara, Charlotte Douglas - Santa Barbara or Greensboro/H. Point - 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, 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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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Delta	Cheapest$175	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$312	Average$526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$342	Average$532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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