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$145+ 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SBA
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$360
From North Carolina to Santa Barbara
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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 June 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 11/125:03 amRDU - SBA
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1810:11 amSBA - RDU
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/18$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/225:30 amTYS - SBA
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2712:14 pmSBA - TYS
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/18$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 8/2212:25 pmTYS - SBA
2 stops12h 37mDelta
Wed 8/278:13 amSBA - TYS
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/18$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/34:40 pmTYS - SBA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/75:30 amSBA - TYS
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/17:35 amCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/57:04 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 8/294:28 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/16:25 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops12h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 9/2610:07 amCLT - SBA
2 stops14h 57mDelta
Mon 9/295:50 amSBA - CLT
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/18$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/86:39 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Tue 7/154:50 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/17$394
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Tue 7/294:50 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Fri 8/15:15 amSBA - CLT
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/18$402
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 8/293:10 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Mon 9/15:40 amSBA - RDU
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/17$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/292:44 pmGSO - SBA
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Fri 8/14:50 pmSBA - GSO
2 stops13h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/18$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/15:15 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops9h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/58:12 amSBA - CLT
2 stops11h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$452

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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 June 18, 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

5:03 am-11:42 am

1 stop9h 39m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/18

10:11 am-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$289

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/22

5:30 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/27

12:14 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 05m

$309

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/22

12:25 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops12h 37m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/27

8:13 am-7:08 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$314

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 9/3

4:40 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/7

5:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$355

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/1

7:35 am-12:29 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/5

7:04 pm-7:00 am

1 stop8h 56m

$357

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/29

4:28 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/1

6:25 pm-9:29 am

2 stops12h 04m

$365

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 9/26

10:07 am-10:04 pm

2 stops14h 57m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/29

5:50 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$370

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/8

6:39 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/15

4:50 pm-8:44 am

2 stops12h 54m

$394

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/29

4:50 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/1

5:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$402

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/29

3:10 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/1

5:40 am-6:15 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$443

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from North Carolina with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $477). 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 NC to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from North Carolina to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,810 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    $145 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 $149 and $164, 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 $477). 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$239Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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