How long is the flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 40m. There are 2303 mi between Raleigh and Santa Barbara. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Delta, at $256, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Delta is 47% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $126 and $168 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to SBA?

When flying from Raleigh 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.

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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?

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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 December 12, 2025.

Fri 12/266:20 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/306:10 amSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$567

Mon 12/224:14 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/276:30 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$782

Thu 12/181:20 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Fri 12/1910:30 amSBA - RDU

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$897

Wed 12/109:20 amRDU - SBA

2 stops17h 24mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/205:06 pmSBA - RDU

2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$912

Fri 12/126:30 amRDU - SBA

2 stops20h 14mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/167:00 amSBA - RDU

2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$962

Wed 12/105:00 amRDU - SBA

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/2012:25 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$987

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Fri 3/66:51 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop21h 56mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/102:38 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop24h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$324

Wed 3/117:00 amRDU - SBA

2 stops12h 09mDelta

Wed 3/255:45 amSBA - RDU

2 stops15h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$360

Tue 3/39:35 amRDU - SBA

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Sat 3/71:05 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$396

Fri 3/66:51 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop21h 56mAlaska Airlines

Wed 3/112:38 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop24h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$324

Thu 1/227:36 amRDU - SBA

2 stops11h 40mDelta

Sat 1/245:40 amSBA - RDU

2 stops15h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$382

Thu 1/227:04 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop21h 49mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/242:45 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop24h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$354

Thu 3/56:51 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop21h 56mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/102:38 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop24h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$394

Thu 3/56:51 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop21h 56mAlaska Airlines

Wed 3/112:38 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop24h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$394

Fri 3/66:51 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop21h 56mAlaska Airlines

Thu 3/122:38 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop24h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$398

Last-minute flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara
Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 12/266:20 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/306:10 amSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$567

Fri 1/166:07 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/1912:26 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$488

Fri 1/167:04 pmRDU - SBA

2 stops27h 43mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/197:20 amSBA - RDU

2 stops31h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$509

Fri 1/166:00 amRDU - SBA

2 stops14h 49mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/196:06 pmSBA - RDU

3 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$535

Thu 1/227:04 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop21h 49mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/242:45 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop24h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$354

Thu 1/227:36 amRDU - SBA

2 stops11h 40mDelta

Sat 1/245:40 amSBA - RDU

2 stops15h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$382

Thu 1/226:50 amRDU - SBA

2 stops12h 45mSouthwest

Sat 1/241:35 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$390

Thu 1/226:07 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/2312:26 pmSBA - RDU

1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$420

Thu 1/226:50 amRDU - SBA

2 stops12h 45mSouthwest

Fri 1/2311:20 amSBA - RDU

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$425

Thu 1/2210:20 amRDU - SBA

2 stops10h 01mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/236:20 amSBA - RDU

2 stops9h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$430

One-way flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Thu 12/252:06 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop10h 12mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$154

Sat 1/175:15 amRDU - SBA

2 stops10h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$159

Thu 1/17:12 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$168

Tue 1/66:07 amRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$179

Wed 12/316:05 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$180

Wed 12/244:14 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$182

Wed 1/217:36 amRDU - SBA

2 stops11h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$183

Tue 1/134:07 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$184

Tue 1/63:02 pmRDU - SBA

2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$185

Sat 1/103:08 pmRDU - SBA

1 stop8h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$189

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$324 (Alaska Airlines)
One-way from	$154 (United Airlines)
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Average price	$508

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RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/6

6:51 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop21h 56m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

2:38 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$324

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/6

6:51 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop21h 56m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

2:38 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$324

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/22

7:04 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop21h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

2:45 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop24h 19m

$354

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-4:09 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/25

5:45 am-11:46 pm

2 stops15h 01m

$360

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/22

7:36 am-4:16 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

5:40 am-11:53 pm

2 stops15h 13m

$382

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/5

6:51 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop21h 56m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

2:38 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$394

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/5

6:51 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop21h 56m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

2:38 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$394

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/3

9:35 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

1:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$396

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/6

6:51 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop21h 56m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/12

2:38 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$398

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

5:15 am-12:16 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$159

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (average of $132). Flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Raleigh to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?
Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 40m. There are 2303 mi between Raleigh and Santa Barbara. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Delta, at $256, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Delta is 47% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $126 and $168 on Delta and United 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (average of $132). Flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 Raleigh to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$312	Average$478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$342	Average$539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$346	Average$447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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