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$181+ 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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RDU
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Durham

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$181
(Delta)

Popular in

June

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September

Average price

$536
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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 April 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:37 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/77:43 amRDU - SBA
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/134:55 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops12h 52mDelta
Tue 6/173:28 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/21$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/25:30 amSBA - RDU
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Tue 10/71:05 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$394
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 10/297:15 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/25:20 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop27h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/84:55 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops9h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/216:02 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$422

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Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/2

12:37 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/7

7:43 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$349

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

4:55 pm-8:47 am

2 stops12h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/17

3:28 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$373

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/2

5:30 am-6:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/7

1:05 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$394

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/8

4:55 pm-5:24 am

2 stops9h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/21

6:02 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 48m

$422

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/23

4:55 pm-10:02 am

2 stops14h 07m

$181

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/23

12:11 pm-12:52 am

1 stop9h 41m

$224

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/23

6:30 am-9:55 pm

3 stops12h 25m

$658

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Deals found on 4/22

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Durham

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 $295). 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 April 22, 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 April 22, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Durham one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $181. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Durham for a low price.

  • 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 $295). 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$377Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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