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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara (RDU - SBA) from $159

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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RDU — SBA
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Santa Barbara are usually found in April or September, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

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 June 5, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 21% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 52 days in advance to save up to 108% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 52 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $428, or $696 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $162.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to Santa Barbara at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 1% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Raleigh to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Raleigh to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 5, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 7/49:04 amRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/95:10 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$323
Thu 7/49:04 amRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/96:38 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$328
Wed 6/261:56 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop10h 23mDelta
Wed 7/37:35 amSBA - RDU
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/4$332
Thu 7/47:15 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Tue 7/97:35 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/5$358
Wed 6/2610:00 amRDU - SBA
2 stops11h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/35:10 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$447
Wed 6/2610:00 amRDU - SBA
2 stops11h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/35:10 amSBA - RDU
2 stops11h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$502
Sat 6/83:20 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Tue 6/117:35 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/4$690
Sat 6/81:04 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Tue 6/117:35 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/4$695
Sat 6/82:57 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops11h 01mDelta
Tue 6/117:35 amSBA - RDU
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/4$700

Raleigh to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Raleigh and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 8/317:40 amRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/312:23 pmSBA - RDU
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$322
Thu 7/49:04 amRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/95:10 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$323
Sat 8/319:05 amRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/35:30 amSBA - RDU
1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$327
Thu 7/49:04 amRDU - SBA
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/96:38 pmSBA - RDU
2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$328
Wed 6/261:56 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop10h 23mDelta
Wed 7/37:35 amSBA - RDU
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/4$332
Mon 9/96:50 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Fri 9/137:25 amSBA - RDU
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/5$346
Mon 9/93:55 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/139:45 amSBA - RDU
2 stops11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$351
Mon 9/911:56 amRDU - SBA
2 stops10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/139:45 amSBA - RDU
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$356
Thu 7/47:15 amRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Tue 7/97:35 amSBA - RDU
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/5$358

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Raleigh

Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. For those needing a return trip from Raleigh, there is a search form available above.
Wed 8/145:03 amRDU - SBA
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$159
Wed 8/145:00 amRDU - SBA
2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$164
Sat 7/203:22 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/5$193
Thu 7/116:52 pmRDU - SBA
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/4$203
Tue 9/1010:30 amRDU - SBA
3 stops16h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$219
Sat 7/202:49 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$228
Thu 7/112:49 pmRDU - SBA
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$278
Wed 8/147:00 amRDU - SBA
3 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$300
Fri 7/126:31 amRDU - SBA
3 stops20h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$463

Find flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.

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Raleigh-DurhamSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/31

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/3

1 stop9h 01m

$322

Raleigh-DurhamSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/4

2 stops12h 04m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/9

1 stop8h 54m

$323

Raleigh-DurhamSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/31

2 stops12h 09m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/3

1 stop10h 07m

$327

Raleigh-DurhamSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/4

2 stops12h 04m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/9

2 stops10h 33m

$328

Raleigh-DurhamSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/26

1 stop10h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/3

1 stop9h 17m

$332

Raleigh-DurhamSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/9

1 stop7h 58m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/13

1 stop7h 10m

$346

Raleigh-DurhamSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/4

1 stop8h 01m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/9

1 stop8h 19m

$358

Raleigh-DurhamSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/5

1 stop8h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/8

1 stop6h 55m

$425

Raleigh-DurhamSanta Barbara

RDU - SBA

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/31

3 stops15h 09m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/3

2 stops13h 04m

$437

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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 May 31, 2024.
Booking 24 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

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 June 5, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,703 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,229 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $322, but on average you can expect to pay $392.

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

    American Airlines, at $322, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is 45% 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 $159. Users have also found prices from $193 and $219 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What does RDU to SBA mean?

    RDU and SBA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. RDU to SBA refers to a flight route from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Raleigh to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Raleigh to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Raleigh to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Raleigh to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Raleigh to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

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

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

  • 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 $359). Flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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

Discover the top 3 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$343Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$357Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$415Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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