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$174+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to North Carolina

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CLT
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$289
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One-way from

$174
(American Airlines)

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August

Average price

$402
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 7/27:05 pmSBA - ILM
2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/82:40 pmILM - SBA
2 stops10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/1612:37 pmSBA - AVL
2 stops8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/2311:05 amAVL - SBA
2 stops14h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/135:45 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Tue 5/273:25 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/25$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/136:15 amSBA - RDU
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Tue 5/277:50 amRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/297:24 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/22:50 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/296:39 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/27:05 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/169:15 amSBA - AVL
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Wed 4/233:40 pmAVL - SBA
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/25$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 5/88:30 amSBA - OAJ
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Thu 5/153:17 pmOAJ - SBA
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/25$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 9/195:40 amSBA - CLT
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Mon 9/221:55 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$437
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 9/198:30 amSBA - CLT
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Mon 9/225:30 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/25$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 4/277:08 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/295:29 amCLT - SBA
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$484
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Wed 4/167:01 pmSBA - AVL
2 stops12h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/234:10 pmAVL - SBA
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$489

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

North Carolina

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraWilmington

SBA - ILM

SBAILM

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/2

7:05 pm-10:51 am

2 stops12h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 7/8

2:40 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$289

Santa BarbaraAsheville

SBA - AVL

SBAAVL

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

12:37 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Asheville Regional

Wed 4/23

11:05 am-10:08 pm

2 stops14h 03m

$319

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

5:45 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

3:25 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$347

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

6:15 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

7:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 00m

$352

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

7:24 pm-10:28 am

2 stops12h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/2

2:50 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$357

Santa BarbaraRaleigh

SBA - RDU

SBARDU

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

6:39 pm-4:54 am

1 stop7h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/2

7:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$367

Santa BarbaraAsheville

SBA - AVL

SBAAVL

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

9:15 am-7:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Asheville Regional

Wed 4/23

3:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$370

Santa BarbaraJacksonville

SBA - OAJ

SBAOAJ

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/8

8:30 am-6:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Thu 5/15

3:17 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$407

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/19

5:40 am-7:00 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/22

1:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$437

Santa BarbaraCharlotte

SBA - CLT

SBACLT

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/19

8:30 am-7:24 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/22

5:30 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$453

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/25

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina (average of $248). Flying from Santa Barbara to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 NC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to North Carolina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to North Carolina, 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 North Carolina by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in North Carolina ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit North Carolina when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in North Carolina by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to North Carolina, 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 78.8 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 North Carolina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North Carolina. 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 North Carolina. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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 North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to North Carolina?

    The most popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to North Carolina are Santa Barbara - Asheville Regional, Santa Barbara - Raleigh-Durham and Santa Barbara - Charlotte Douglas.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to North Carolina (average of $248). Flying from Santa Barbara to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 North Carolina

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to North Carolina. 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$307Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$333Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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