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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis (SBA - MSP) from $163

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 8/31. 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.
SBA — MSP
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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The best prices from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in January or December, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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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$247

One-way from

$168
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Minneapolis.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis at least 45 days early can save you up to 61% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 45 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis for as little as $338 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $478 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Minneapolis. Flights to Minneapolis from Santa Barbara in April are about $322 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $138.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis 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.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 7/36:00 amSBA - MSP
2 stops9h 39mDelta
Mon 7/88:16 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/7$377
Thu 6/275:15 amSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/17:05 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$419
Thu 6/275:15 amSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/15:01 pmMSP - SBA
2 stops8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$469
Wed 7/31:15 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Mon 7/88:16 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/7$482
Wed 6/261:47 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/67:05 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$485
Tue 6/256:25 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amMSP - SBA
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$506
Tue 6/251:10 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amMSP - SBA
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$511
Wed 6/265:15 amSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/305:30 amMSP - SBA
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$532
Wed 7/311:03 amSBA - MSP
2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/86:05 pmMSP - SBA
2 stops18h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$539

Santa Barbara to Minneapolis 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 8/306:00 amSBA - MSP
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Tue 9/38:16 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/6$342
Fri 8/306:33 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/35:00 amMSP - SBA
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$347
Fri 8/306:49 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops13h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/35:00 amMSP - SBA
2 stops13h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$352
Thu 8/222:00 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/268:45 amMSP - SBA
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$358
Thu 8/221:18 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/265:00 amMSP - SBA
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$363
Thu 8/226:49 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops13h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/265:51 amMSP - SBA
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$368
Wed 7/36:00 amSBA - MSP
2 stops9h 39mDelta
Mon 7/88:16 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/7$377
Thu 6/275:15 amSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/17:05 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$419
Fri 8/302:26 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/311:25 amMSP - SBA
3 stops14h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$447

Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flights leaving soon

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Thu 6/135:15 amSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/165:45 amMSP - SBA
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$607
Thu 6/135:50 amSBA - MSP
2 stops16h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/165:45 amMSP - SBA
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$612
Thu 6/135:50 amSBA - MSP
2 stops16h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/165:45 amMSP - SBA
2 stops16h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$660

One-way flights to Minneapolis from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. 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.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. Those needing a return flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis can use the search form above.
Sat 8/317:35 amSBA - MSP
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/6$163
Sat 8/316:00 amSBA - MSP
2 stops10h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/6$168
Fri 8/306:33 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$183
Fri 8/306:49 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops13h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$188
Sat 8/316:28 amSBA - MSP
3 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$258
Fri 8/306:28 amSBA - MSP
3 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$389

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis 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 BarbaraMinneapolis St Paul

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/30

1 stop6h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/3

1 stop5h 27m

$342

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis St Paul

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/30

1 stop5h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/3

2 stops9h 33m

$347

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis St Paul

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/30

2 stops13h 11m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/3

2 stops13h 16m

$352

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis St Paul

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/22

1 stop8h 32m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/26

1 stop6h 13m

$358

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis St Paul

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/22

1 stop6h 09m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/26

2 stops9h 33m

$363

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis St Paul

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/22

2 stops13h 11m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/26

2 stops8h 42m

$368

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis St Paul

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/3

2 stops9h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/8

1 stop5h 27m

$377

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis St Paul

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/27

1 stop16h 14m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/1

1 stop7h 05m

$419

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis St Paul

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/30

2 stops7h 32m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/3

3 stops14h 34m

$447

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

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

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Temperature and rainfall in Minneapolis by month

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

MSP

Temperature

15.8 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. 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
10,363 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,226 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $342, but on average you can expect to pay $452.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis for under $700?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis within the next 7 days for less than $700.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis round-trip from $342. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $347, and United Airlines, from $358. Delta is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis are Delta ($163), American Airlines ($183), and United Airlines ($258).

  • What does SBA to MSP mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Santa Barbara Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SBA to MSP flight.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Minneapolis 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.

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

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

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

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

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

    The Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/7.

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

    When booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. 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$352Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$380Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$415Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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