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$174+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (RDU - 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SBA
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$633
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. 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 3/26. 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.
Tue 6/177:29 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/2112:11 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$347
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/14:15 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops10h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/55:00 amSBA - RDU
2 stops9h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$396
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 5/112:59 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop10h 31mDelta
Mon 5/58:45 amSBA - RDU
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/25$412
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:36 amRDU - SBA
1 stop14h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/87:24 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop18h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$416
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.
Sat 6/217:00 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Sun 8/311:30 amSBA - RDU
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$457

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

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Raleigh

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RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/17

7:29 am-12:29 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/21

12:11 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$347

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

4:15 pm-12:09 am

2 stops10h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/5

5:00 am-5:41 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$396

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

12:59 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/5

8:45 am-9:03 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$412

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/4

7:36 am-6:36 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

7:24 pm-4:41 pm

1 stop18h 17m

$416

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/21

7:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/3

11:30 am-12:10 am

1 stop9h 40m

$457

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/29

2:07 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$174

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/20

7:29 am-12:29 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$209

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-10:05 pm

3 stops19h 05m

$288

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Deals found on 3/25

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 March 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 March 26, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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 Raleigh 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $347, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $174. Users have also found prices from $179 and $209 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Raleigh 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 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$316Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$319Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$357Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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