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

Delta, at $335, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is 34% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $157. Users have also found prices from $175 and $201 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 53% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 42 days in advance to save up to 71% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 42 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $421, or $493 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $168.

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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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Santa Barbara are usually found in April or August, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$335 (Delta)
One-way from	$157 (Delta)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$551

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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 May 1, 2025.

Wed 6/186:35 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 22mDelta

Sat 6/214:55 pmSBA - RDU

2 stops12h 48mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$335

Mon 6/27:00 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/71:10 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$349

Sat 6/146:45 amRDU - SBA

2 stops12h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/216:50 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$452

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Wed 6/186:35 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 22mDelta

Sat 6/214:55 pmSBA - RDU

2 stops12h 48mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$335

Mon 6/27:00 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/71:10 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$349

Sat 6/146:45 amRDU - SBA

2 stops12h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/216:50 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$452

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Sat 5/34:15 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/52:28 pmSBA - RDU

2 stops18h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$850

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Wed 5/283:25 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$157

Tue 5/278:51 amRDU - SBA

2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$175

Tue 5/66:19 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$201

Mon 5/125:21 pmRDU - SBA

2 stops28h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$240

Sun 6/225:45 pmRDU - SBA

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$241

Sat 6/286:16 amRDU - SBA

3 stops20h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$748

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RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/18

6:35 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/21

4:55 pm-8:43 am

2 stops12h 48m

$335

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/2

7:00 am-12:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/7

1:10 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$349

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/14

6:45 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/21

6:50 pm-4:56 am

1 stop7h 06m

$452

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/28

3:25 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$157

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

8:51 am-4:12 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$175

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/6

6:19 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 09m

$201

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/6

11:25 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$214

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/12

5:21 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$240

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/28

6:16 am-11:59 pm

3 stops20h 43m

$748

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $495). 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 RDU to SBA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara 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

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

9,972 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

4,294 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

7,934 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

8,696 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

9,972 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Delta, at $335, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is 34% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $157. Users have also found prices from $175 and $201 on United Airlines and American Airlines, 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 $495). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$316	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$346	Average$510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$371	Average$676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

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

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Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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