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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (SBA - MCI) from $198

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 7/11. 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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Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 7, 2024.

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One-way from

$198
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 38% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Kansas City from Santa Barbara average $332. You can even find prices in September for less than $332, as users have found deals to Kansas City from as low as $127. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Kansas City from Santa Barbara. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 61%.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Santa Barbara to Kansas City flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Kansas City specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
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Thu 7/114:11 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/155:38 amMCI - SBA
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$406
Thu 7/111:01 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/155:38 amMCI - SBA
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$411
Thu 7/1111:03 amSBA - MCI
2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/155:13 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops20h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$495
Fri 6/74:11 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/94:23 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$926
Fri 6/76:39 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/94:23 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$931
Fri 6/76:39 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/97:21 amMCI - SBA
2 stops10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$936

Santa Barbara to Kansas City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Kansas City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 9/92:00 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/125:20 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$326
Mon 8/54:11 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/812:38 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops11h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$376
Mon 8/54:11 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/82:50 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$379
Thu 7/114:11 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/155:38 amMCI - SBA
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$406
Thu 7/111:01 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/155:38 amMCI - SBA
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$411
Mon 9/96:36 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/126:00 amMCI - SBA
2 stops8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$416
Mon 8/56:24 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/86:15 amMCI - SBA
2 stops7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$446
Thu 7/1111:03 amSBA - MCI
2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/155:13 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops20h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$495
Mon 8/511:03 amSBA - MCI
3 stops25h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/86:15 amMCI - SBA
2 stops7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$609

One-way flights to Kansas City from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. 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 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Those seeking round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Thu 7/114:11 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$198
Thu 7/111:01 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$203
Thu 6/135:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$345
Thu 6/135:50 amSBA - MCI
2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$350
Thu 7/116:24 pmSBA - MCI
3 stops13h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,185

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City 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 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/9

1 stop8h 09m

Kansas City

Thu 9/12

1 stop5h 51m

$326

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/5

1 stop5h 39m

Kansas City

Thu 8/8

2 stops11h 51m

$376

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/5

1 stop5h 39m

Kansas City

Thu 8/8

1 stop5h 26m

$379

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 39m

Kansas City

Mon 7/15

1 stop7h 49m

$406

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

2 stops8h 19m

Kansas City

Mon 7/15

1 stop7h 49m

$411

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/9

2 stops12h 30m

Kansas City

Thu 9/12

2 stops8h 12m

$416

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/5

2 stops12h 15m

Kansas City

Thu 8/8

2 stops7h 55m

$446

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

2 stops9h 26m

Kansas City

Mon 7/15

2 stops20h 57m

$495

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/5

3 stops25h 31m

Kansas City

Thu 8/8

2 stops7h 55m

$609

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday 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 Santa Barbara to Kansas City

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Temperature and rainfall in Kansas City by month

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

MKC

Temperature

28.4 - 78.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Kansas City, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,226 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $326, but on average you can expect to pay $509.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($326), and American Airlines ($376) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. United Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SBA to MCI mean?

    SBA stands for Santa Barbara Airport, while MCI stands for Kansas City Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Kansas City 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 Santa Barbara to Kansas City with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Kansas City 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 Santa Barbara to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Kansas City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City 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 Santa Barbara to Kansas City that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City 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 Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Kansas City 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 Santa Barbara to Kansas City flight deals updated?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (average of $296). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. 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 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$337Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$358Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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