$105+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (RDU - SBA)
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RDU — SBA
Sep 12 — Sep 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 August 13, 2026.
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 August 13, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 10/104:55 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Tue 10/132:05 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$210
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 9/2612:30 pm -
2 stops10h 45m
Sat 10/35:30 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 10/106:10 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Tue 10/1312:35 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 8/2912:29 pm -
1 stop10h 42m
Mon 8/319:35 am -
1 stop7h 59m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/254:20 pm -
2 stops8h 55m
Fri 10/22:25 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Wed 11/1811:50 am -
2 stops11h 50m
Sat 11/216:20 pm -
2 stops11h 45m
Deal found 8/10![Southwest logo]()
$311
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/285:22 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Sat 10/316:08 am -
1 stop8h 33m
Deal found 8/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$315
Best flights from Raleigh to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/1012:49 pm -
1 stop10h 22m
Wed 9/169:35 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sat 9/1912:30 pm -
2 stops10h 45m
Sat 9/265:30 am -
2 stops10h 45m
Deal found 8/8![Southwest logo]()
$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sat 9/198:15 am -
2 stops12h 02m
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1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
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1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/134:40 pm -
1 stop10h 19m
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1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$344
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 11/56:05 pm -
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2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/185:33 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Tue 9/226:33 am -
2 stops12h 16m
Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/2811:25 am -
2 stops12h 43m
Sat 10/315:00 am -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$378
Last-minute flights from Raleigh to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Data last updated August 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Data last updated August 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 8/254:23 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Sat 8/295:00 am -
1 stop7h 17m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 8/256:30 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Sat 8/296:33 am -
2 stops11h 17m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 8/2912:29 pm -
1 stop10h 42m
Mon 8/319:35 am -
1 stop7h 59m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/1012:49 pm -
1 stop10h 22m
Wed 9/169:35 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/254:20 pm -
2 stops8h 55m
Fri 10/22:25 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 9/2612:30 pm -
2 stops10h 45m
Sat 10/35:30 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$216
One-way flights from Raleigh to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/67:20 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$105
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 9/301:45 pm -
2 stops11h 50m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$111
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/26:15 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$132
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/297:20 am -
1 stop7h 42m
Deal found 8/12![Delta logo]()
$149
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/236:15 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 8/10![Southwest logo]()
$155
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/285:50 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/227:20 am -
1 stop7h 42m
Deal found 8/9![Delta logo]()
$159
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/25:50 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$176
Find 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 August 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $210 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $105 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $416 |
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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 August 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
RaleighSanta Barbara
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara
RDUSBA
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 9/10
12:49 pm-8:11 pm
1 stop10h 22m
Santa Barbara
Wed 9/16
9:35 am-8:24 pm
1 stop7h 49m
$263
RaleighSanta Barbara
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara
RDUSBA
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 9/19
8:15 am-5:17 pm
2 stops12h 02m
Santa Barbara
Sat 9/26
6:15 am-4:24 pm
1 stop7h 09m
$322
RaleighSanta Barbara
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara
RDUSBA
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 11/13
4:40 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop10h 19m
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/15
5:00 am-3:11 pm
1 stop7h 11m
$344
RaleighSanta Barbara
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara
RDUSBA
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 9/19
12:30 pm-8:15 pm
2 stops10h 45m
Santa Barbara
Sat 9/26
5:30 am-7:15 pm
2 stops10h 45m
$347
RaleighSanta Barbara
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara
RDUSBA
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 11/13
1:55 pm-10:30 pm
2 stops11h 35m
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/15
1:50 pm-12:50 am
1 stop8h 00m
$374
RaleighSanta Barbara
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara
RDUSBA
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 9/18
5:33 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop8h 12m
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/22
6:33 am-9:49 pm
2 stops12h 16m
$378
RaleighSanta Barbara
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara
RDUSBA
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 10/28
11:25 am-9:08 pm
2 stops12h 43m
Santa Barbara
Sat 10/31
5:00 am-3:11 pm
1 stop7h 11m
$378
Quickest round-trip
RaleighSanta Barbara
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara
RDUSBA
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 11/5
6:05 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop7h 25m
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/8
5:20 am-5:25 pm
2 stops9h 05m
$385
Cheapest one-way
RaleighSanta Barbara
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara
RDUSBA
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 10/6
7:20 am-1:25 pm
1 stop9h 05m
$105
RaleighSanta Barbara
RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara
RDUSBA
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 10/6
1:10 pm-9:56 pm
2 stops11h 46m
$137
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (average of $342). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Raleigh to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $307 and $578 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $210 on Southwest (Oct 10-Oct 13).
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 August 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jun 2026
RDU - SEA
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jun 2026
RDU - SEA
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jun 2026
RDU - SEA
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jun 2026
RDU - SEA
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jun 2026
RDU - SEA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$148 | Average$301 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$176 | Average$432 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$305 | Average$532 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$342 | Average$516 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |