What is the cheapest airline that flies from Raleigh-Durham to Santa Barbara?

United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Raleigh-Durham to Santa Barbara

What airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines, Delta and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santa Barbara from Raleigh according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santa Barbara. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Santa Barbara on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

Prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.

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The number of operators available for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport is 5 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:00 am - 11:45 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:35 pm - 10:36 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$317American Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12

6:00 am - 11:45 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:51 pm - 10:55 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$317American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

4:20 pm - 9:28 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 3:13 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

$317United Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16

6:15 am - 1:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 2:56 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 56m1 stop Denver Intl

$317United Airlines

Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30

7:00 am - 12:09 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 09m1 stop Salt Lake City

4:58 pm - 5:55 amSBA Santa Barbara-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 57m1 stop Salt Lake City

$317Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 19

7:00 am - 12:09 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 09m1 stop Salt Lake City

4:58 pm - 5:55 amSBA Santa Barbara-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 57m1 stop Salt Lake City

$317Delta

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 19

5:10 pm - 11:33 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 23m1 stop San Diego

6:00 am - 5:30 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 30m1 stop San Diego

$379Alaska Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9

5:10 pm - 11:33 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 23m1 stop San Diego

6:07 am - 5:44 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 37m1 stop San Diego

$379Alaska Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 17

6:10 pm - 10:30 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

10:55 am - 9:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$395Southwest

Mon, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 17

4:15 pm - 10:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 50m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl

5:30 am - 7:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-RDU Raleigh-Durham

11h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$399Southwest

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 18

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American Airlines flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

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American Airlines

Nov 18

RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham

8h 45m

1 stop

SBA11:45 amSanta Barbara

Nov 22

SBA12:45 pmSanta Barbara

7h 14m

1 stop

RDU10:59 pmRaleigh-Durham

$455

American Airlines

Apr 29

RDU7:02 amRaleigh-Durham

8h 05m

1 stop

SBA12:07 pmSanta Barbara

May 7

SBA1:20 pmSanta Barbara

7h 39m

1 stop

RDU11:59 pmRaleigh-Durham

$467

American Airlines

Nov 22

RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham

8h 54m

1 stop

SBA11:54 amSanta Barbara

Nov 30

SBA7:12 pmSanta Barbara

12h 13m

2 stops

RDU10:25 amRaleigh-Durham

$474

Delta flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

Our best Delta deals on Raleigh to Santa Barbara flight tickets

Delta

Dec 9

RDU7:00 amRaleigh-Durham

8h 09m

1 stop

SBA12:09 pmSanta Barbara

Dec 19

SBA4:58 pmSanta Barbara

9h 57m

1 stop

RDU5:55 amRaleigh-Durham

$317

Delta

Dec 12

RDU6:10 amRaleigh-Durham

12h 57m

2 stops

SBA4:07 pmSanta Barbara

Dec 15

SBA12:49 pmSanta Barbara

8h 04m

1 stop

RDU11:53 pmRaleigh-Durham

$322

Delta

Dec 12

RDU8:35 amRaleigh-Durham

10h 32m

2 stops

SBA4:07 pmSanta Barbara

Dec 15

SBA4:51 pmSanta Barbara

13h 03m

2 stops

RDU8:54 amRaleigh-Durham

$327

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RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/4

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/12

12:35 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$317

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/9

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/12

12:51 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$317

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/12

4:20 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/16

5:00 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$317

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/23

6:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/30

5:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$317

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/8

7:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/19

4:58 pm-5:55 am

1 stop9h 57m

$317

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/9

7:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/19

4:58 pm-5:55 am

1 stop9h 57m

$317

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/8

5:10 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/9

6:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$379

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/12

5:10 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/17

6:07 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$379

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RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/12

6:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/17

10:55 am-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$395

RaleighSanta Barbara

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SBA Santa Barbara

RDUSBA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/9

4:15 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/18

5:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$399

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Raleigh and Santa Barbara?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $329 to $538.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $317.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Raleigh, with most prices found around $374. If you are unable to visit Santa Barbara during the month of November, then departing from Raleigh during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $378.

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Best Price Found	$159
Fastest flight time	7h 53m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Santa Barbara from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $159. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Santa Barbara found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $317.

The fastest flight from Raleigh to Santa Barbara takes 7h 53m

There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Santa Barbara. There are no popular flight routes from Raleigh to Santa Barbara.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to Santa Barbara

How far is Raleigh-Durham to Santa Barbara by plane?
The distance between Raleigh-Durham and Santa Barbara is about 2304.5 mi. Typically, this will take 7h 53m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
Prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport is 5 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santa Barbara Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Santa Barbara Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santa Barbara Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Raleigh to Santa Barbara?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Raleigh to Santa Barbara is United Airlines (35% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are American Airlines (26%), Alaska Airlines (19%), and Southwest (11%).

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Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $148	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 13,141 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $176	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,698 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $265	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,214 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $296	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,462 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $342	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,232 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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