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$174+ 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SBA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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 November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/147:00 amTYS - SBA
2 stops13h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/175:00 amSBA - TYS
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/54:13 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/106:00 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$448
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/52:05 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Fri 1/108:35 amSBA - RDU
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/21$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/196:00 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/21:18 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$496
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/91:02 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops11h 26mDelta
Mon 12/165:50 amSBA - RDU
2 stops8h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/20$512
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/56:55 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Sat 12/77:15 amSBA - CLT
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Deal found 11/21$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/510:10 amCLT - SBA
3 stops16h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/75:50 amSBA - CLT
2 stops14h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$622
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 11/278:40 pmCLT - SBA
1 stop15h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/17:06 pmSBA - CLT
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$813

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/15

5:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/21

5:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$356

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/9

5:25 am-11:43 am

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/18

6:25 am-3:38 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$363

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/9

6:30 am-1:03 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/18

5:00 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$368

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 12/14

7:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops13h 52m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/17

5:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$413

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/3

5:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop9h 41m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/6

1:18 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$437

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/5

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/12

7:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$447

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/5

4:13 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/10

6:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$448

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/5

2:05 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/10

8:35 am-9:35 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$453

CharlotteSanta Barbara

CLT - SBA

CLTSBA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/30

11:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/5

5:55 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$466

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 4/6

5:56 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

12:42 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$473

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

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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 $350). Flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from North Carolina to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, United Airlines and American 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
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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?

    $174 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $183 and $208, 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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson - 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 $350). Flying from North Carolina to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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