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$143+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (RDU - 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SBA
oct. 31 — nov. 71
vie. 10/31
vie. 11/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 octubre 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$143
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$424
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 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.
mié. 11/124:17 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/185:30 amSBA - RDU
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/30$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.
mié. 11/127:03 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/181:20 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$287
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.
mié. 11/121:05 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
mar. 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.
mar. 11/112:22 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop9h 18mDelta
mar. 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.
mar. 11/115:15 amRDU - SBA
2 stops13h 54mDelta
mié. 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.
mié. 10/2912:20 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 00mSouthwest
mié. 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.
mié. 11/129:57 amRDU - SBA
2 stops13h 43mDelta
mar. 11/184:59 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops13h 56mDelta
Deal found 10/1$307
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.
lun. 11/104:00 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 40mDelta
mar. 11/185:40 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/30$311
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/104:17 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
mié. 11/127:29 amSBA - RDU
2 stops11h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/29$312

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

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Raleigh

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 11/12

5:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop9h 38m

Santa Barbara

mar. 11/18

12:28 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$285

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 11/12

4:17 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

mar. 11/18

5:30 am-3:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$285

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 10/29

5:14 am-11:34 am

1 stop9h 20m

Santa Barbara

mié. 11/5

1:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$285

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 11/12

4:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

mié. 11/19

8:25 am-6:03 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$297

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 11/12

9:57 am-4:09 pm

2 stops9h 12m

Santa Barbara

mar. 11/18

4:59 pm-9:59 am

2 stops14h 00m

$307

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 11/10

4:17 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

mié. 11/12

5:30 am-3:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$307

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 11/11

11:05 am-10:03 pm

2 stops13h 58m

Santa Barbara

mar. 11/18

5:40 am-10:19 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$307

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 12/17

6:36 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 19m

$143

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 2/19

12:40 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$163

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 3/4

12:40 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$164

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Deals found on 9/30

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

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 Raleigh to Santa Barbara in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Raleigh-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Raleigh-Santa Barbara 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 Raleigh to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

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 octubre 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Raleigh to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

    American Airlines can get you from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in just under 9h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2303 mi between Raleigh and Santa Barbara.

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

    Delta, at $296, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Delta is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $143. Users have also found prices from $149 and $163 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 octubre 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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