SBA - RDU

$353 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Raleigh departing on 5/7. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Raleigh, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Raleigh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$353
Overall average: $477
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/7Mon 5/11
SBA - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$449
Typical prices: $298-$313
United Airlines
Tue 1/6
SBA - RDU • 1 stop
Top airlines
Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $353 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 25% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh (SBA-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Raleigh

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 4:48 pm
SBA
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RDU
18h 41m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 6:19 pm
RDU
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SBA
26h 11m1 stop
$353Alaska Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 11:15 pm
SBA
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RDU
7h 38m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 10:56 pm
RDU
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SBA
11h 02m2 stops
$358American Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
American Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 10:33 am
SBA
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RDU
12h 28m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 10:56 pm
RDU
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SBA
11h 02m2 stops
$363American Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:10 am
SBA
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RDU
21h 10m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 6:19 pm
RDU
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SBA
26h 11m1 stop
$403Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:01 pm
SBA
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RDU
7h 01m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:03 am - 1:15 pm
RDU
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SBA
8h 12m1 stop
$407United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:01 pm
SBA
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RDU
7h 01m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 11:44 pm
RDU
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SBA
11h 42m2 stops
$412United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 5:14 pm
SBA
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RDU
9h 14m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:21 pm
RDU
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SBA
14h 21m2 stops
$417United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:14 pm
SBA
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RDU
14h 14m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 11:44 pm
RDU
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SBA
13h 15m2 stops
$422United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 8:06 am
SBA
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RDU
9h 53m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:22 am - 6:30 pm
RDU
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SBA
10h 08m2 stops
$537American Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 8:06 am
SBA
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RDU
9h 53m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:22 am - 6:30 pm
RDU
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SBA
10h 08m2 stops
$544American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $395 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $702 and $611 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$353
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Raleigh was $449 for a one-way ticket and $353 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Raleigh?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Raleigh?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Raleigh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $467 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $504 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Raleigh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Raleigh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8013 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

8.0 ExcellentWen, Dec 2025
LAX - MSY
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The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

The LH flight was great except for the delay at boarding. It should be announced well in tme.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Typically flights with AA are good. The staff are pleasant, welcoming, and efficient.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

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