SBA - RDU

$122 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Raleigh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Raleigh departing on 5/5. 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
$243
Typical prices: $585-$464
United Airlines
Wed 5/27Tue 6/2
SBA - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$122
Typical prices: $223-$332
United Airlines
Tue 5/5
SBA - RDU • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $243 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Raleigh. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $463 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 35m (one-way)
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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

Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
12:48 pm - 11:16 pm
SBA
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RDU
7h 28m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:25 am
RDU
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SBA
8h 10m
1 stop
$243United Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
12:48 pm - 12:50 am
SBA
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RDU
9h 02m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:25 am
RDU
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SBA
8h 10m
1 stop
$273United Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
United Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 5:25 am
SBA
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RDU
10h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:25 am
RDU
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SBA
8h 10m
1 stop
$288United Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 4:45 pm
SBA
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RDU
21h 44m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 11:55 pm
RDU
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SBA
9h 10m
1 stop
$291Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
United Airlines Logo
12:27 pm - 12:50 am
SBA
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RDU
9h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:25 am
RDU
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SBA
8h 10m
1 stop
$310United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:08 pm
SBA
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RDU
9h 08m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 11:45 pm
RDU
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SBA
8h 57m
1 stop
$315Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
United Airlines Logo
12:48 pm - 12:50 am
SBA
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RDU
9h 02m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:25 am
RDU
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SBA
8h 10m
1 stop
$318United Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:05 pm
SBA
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RDU
9h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 10:30 pm
RDU
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SBA
7h 15m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:05 pm
SBA
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RDU
9h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 11:25 pm
RDU
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SBA
9h 35m
2 stops
$328Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:08 pm
SBA
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RDU
9h 08m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 11:45 pm
RDU
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SBA
8h 57m
1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Raleigh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Raleigh departing in May.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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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 $122 for a one-way ticket and $243 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 $458 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 $467 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 8359 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

8.0 ExcellentLorna, Mar 2026
LAX - LIH
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Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

The flight was delayed multiple times. I was autobooted and placed in the center seat in the last row of the plane.

My flight was delayed. We left at midnight. I got to Greensboro (GSO) at 1am. All of AA's flights in/out of Charlotte always seem to be delayed or canceled. It took me all day on Sunday to get to my destination of Cincinnati from Greensboro. I had to be rerouted through Chicago because my original flight was canceled as the door to plane was closing in GSO. The saddest part is I could have driven and arrived sooner. . . I recognize there is a lot going on that impacts travel. This week it was weather. Yesterday in Cincinnati it was President Trump. But as a frequent flyer, the flight from South Bend to Charlotte always runs late. The subsequent flight to Greensboro is always midnight to 2am. . . I do want to give props the Charlotte boarding crew. They had four flights going out of the same area at the same time. They turned it quickly and mitigated the grumbling from the crowd.

Never had such a lazy first class attendant. Literally spent 60%+ of the flight playing games on her personal phone making up excuses of why she was unavailable.

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