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$235+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Durham, NC

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RDU
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Durham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Durham (DU8). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$361
(Delta)

One-way from

$235
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$446
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:10 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/76:33 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$461
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:50 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Tue 12/312:55 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/16$472
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:40 amSBA - RDU
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/251:20 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$887

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Durham within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Durham 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 December 18, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/18

5:45 am-3:39 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/29

6:52 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$361

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/19

5:35 am-3:09 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/20

6:25 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$426

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/20

7:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/22

11:15 am-8:05 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$451

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/24

1:11 pm-12:37 am

2 stops8h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/29

11:18 am-6:30 pm

2 stops10h 12m

$471

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/24

12:58 pm-6:33 pm

3 stops26h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/29

6:27 am-3:29 pm

2 stops12h 02m

$633

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/20

7:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$235

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/20

2:10 pm-9:42 pm

3 stops28h 32m

$412

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Deals found on 12/17

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Durham

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Durham

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Durham including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Santa Barbara to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 SBA to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Durham, 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 Durham by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Durham by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Durham, see what other customers have to say about Delta and United Airlines. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Durham. 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 from for flights from Santa Barbara to Durham?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Durham. You should not have trouble finding flights to Durham from Santa Barbara; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Santa Barbara airport to Durham. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Santa Barbara to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Durham

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Durham. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$386Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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