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$174+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (RDU - SBA)

RDU — SBA
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

Mon 12/78:05 am -
1 stop8h 14m
Wed 12/95:00 am -
1 stop7h 13m
Deal found 11/10$347
Mon 12/75:30 am -
2 stops9h 39m
Wed 12/912:49 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 11/10$352
Tue 12/85:10 pm -
1 stop9h 23m
Wed 12/96:00 am -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 11/10$357
Tue 12/85:35 pm -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 12/1810:45 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 11/11$381
Thu 12/248:00 am -
1 stop8h 15m
Tue 12/298:21 pm -
1 stop7h 42m
Deal found 11/10$400
Tue 12/155:35 pm -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 12/1810:45 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 11/7$407
Tue 12/18:05 am -
2 stops12h 23m
Fri 12/45:00 am -
1 stop7h 13m
Deal found 11/8$419

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$374
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Santa Barbara flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-Santa Barbara flights.
From Raleigh-Durham to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/2

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/15

12:50 pm-8:22 pm

2 stops10h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/15

6:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/1

8:05 am-1:19 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$250

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/23

1:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/14

10:08 am-5:36 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/18

6:50 pm-6:56 am

1 stop9h 06m

$347

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/8

5:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/18

10:45 am-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$381

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/7

6:10 am-1:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/10

5:00 am-5:41 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$386

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/24

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/29

8:21 pm-7:03 am

1 stop7h 42m

$400

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/2

10:29 am-10:46 pm

3 stops15h 17m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$403

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (average of $374). Flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $894). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Raleigh to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $329 and $538 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $347 on Delta (Mar 16-Mar 30).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta 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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in just under 7h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 58m. There are 2303 mi between Raleigh and Santa Barbara. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $148, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Alaska Airlines is 70% 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 $99. Users have also found prices from $148 and $153 on Delta 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (average of $374). Flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $894). 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 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$148Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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