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$176+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SBA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from North Carolina (USNC) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$339
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(Delta)
From North Carolina to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 5/66:06 amTYS - SBA
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1012:35 pmSBA - TYS
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$339
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/116:23 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/251:11 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/266:56 amRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/112:25 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$347
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.
Wed 3/2612:25 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 49mDelta
Tue 4/15:45 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Deal found 1/20$352
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.
Tue 2/44:51 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Sat 2/87:15 amSBA - CLT
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 1/20$357
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.
Tue 2/41:10 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/85:00 amSBA - CLT
2 stops9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$367
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.
Tue 2/44:25 pmTYS - SBA
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/85:00 amSBA - TYS
2 stops8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$374
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/201:00 pmCLT - SBA
2 stops14h 10mSouthwest
Tue 4/296:15 amSBA - CLT
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$399
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.
Tue 2/42:07 pmTYS - SBA
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Sat 2/87:15 amSBA - TYS
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 1/20$404
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.
Thu 5/14:45 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Mon 5/55:55 amSBA - RDU
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$427
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.
Sat 3/15:50 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop27h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/97:27 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop18h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$467
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/512:44 pmGSO - SBA
2 stops11h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/96:20 amSBA - GSO
2 stops13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$479

Find flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 January 21, 2025.

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KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/6

6:06 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 34m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/10

12:35 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$339

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/11

6:23 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/25

1:11 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$342

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

6:56 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 39m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/1

12:25 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$347

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

12:25 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/1

5:45 am-5:31 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$352

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/4

4:51 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/8

7:15 am-6:19 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$357

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/4

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/8

5:00 am-5:14 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$367

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 2/4

4:25 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/8

5:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops8h 59m

$374

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 4/20

1:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops14h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

6:15 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$399

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 2/4

2:07 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/8

7:15 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$404

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

4:45 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/5

5:55 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$427

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from North Carolina with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 NC to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from North Carolina to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, American Airlines 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
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to Santa Barbara. 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 into for flights to Santa Barbara from North Carolina?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from North Carolina, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

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

    $176 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $246 and $344, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from North Carolina to Santa Barbara consider Raleigh-Durham - Santa Barbara, Charlotte Douglas - Santa Barbara or Greensboro/H. Point - Santa Barbara as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 North Carolina to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina to Santa Barbara. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$239Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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