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$448+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Durham, NC

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RDU
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
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 enero 21, 2025.

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$448
(Delta)

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$471
From Santa Barbara to Durham
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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 enero 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
vie. 5/305:55 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 29mDelta
dom. 6/83:30 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/20$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
vie. 5/308:15 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
dom. 6/85:27 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$502
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
vie. 4/45:45 amSBA - RDU
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
lun. 4/75:45 amRDU - SBA
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
vie. 5/304:55 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines
dom. 6/86:15 amRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$575
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mié. 1/294:19 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop21h 06mAlaska Airlines
lun. 2/105:25 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop25h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$631

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 enero 21, 2025.

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Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

vie. 5/30

5:55 am-5:24 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 6/8

3:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$448

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

vie. 5/30

8:15 pm-9:49 am

2 stops10h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 6/8

5:27 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 59m

$502

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

vie. 4/4

5:45 am-7:35 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 4/7

5:45 am-12:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$537

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

vie. 5/30

4:55 pm-9:33 am

2 stops13h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 6/8

6:15 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 57m

$575

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Deals found on 1/20

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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 enero 21, 2025.

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 enero 21, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

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
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

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
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$386Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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