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$59+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara

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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Santa Barbara

Discover essential information about flights departing from Santa Barbara, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Santa Barbara airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$21

Cheapest round-trip flight

$30

Cheapest airline

LEVEL

Most popular destination

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara is currently to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara is currently to San Jose.
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On average, LEVEL currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara (avg. price of $901).
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Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) is currently the most popular flight destination from Santa Barbara (average round-trip price of $91).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

Thu 4/36:30 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 4/78:45 amOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/18$117
Fri 3/145:45 amSBA - PDX
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Mon 3/175:26 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 2/19$177
Thu 3/136:20 amSBA - SEA
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/257:00 amSEA - SBA
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$177
Fri 4/42:15 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/66:00 amPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$178
Fri 4/43:45 pmSBA - PDX
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Sun 4/65:30 amPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$182
Thu 3/137:27 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 3/164:11 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/18$190
Tue 8/124:48 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/303:49 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$197
Thu 3/135:45 amSBA - LAS
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 3/177:55 pmLAS - SBA
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$197
Thu 3/1312:35 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Sun 3/165:55 amSEA - SBA
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/18$216
Wed 4/236:00 amSBA - SFO
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/76:53 pmSFO - SBA
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$217
Fri 4/1812:20 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Tue 4/226:35 pmSFO - SBA
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$223
Mon 3/244:25 pmSBA - LAS
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/269:56 amLAS - SBA
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$228

Find flights from Santa Barbara within your budget

Find flights departing from Santa Barbara that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on February 20, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/3

6:30 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Oakland

Mon 4/7

8:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$117

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/14

5:45 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Portland

Mon 3/17

5:26 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$177

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

6:20 am-1:43 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/25

7:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$177

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/4

2:15 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Portland

Sun 4/6

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

$178

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/4

3:45 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Portland

Sun 4/6

5:30 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

$182

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

7:27 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/16

4:11 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$190

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/12

4:48 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Portland

Sat 8/30

3:49 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$197

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

5:45 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/17

7:55 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$197

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

12:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/16

5:55 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 00m

$216

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/23

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

6:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$217

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara in February
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Santa Barbara, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Santa Barbara made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from Santa Barbara. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Santa Barbara. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara

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When is the best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara (average of $26). Flying from Santa Barbara in March will prove the most costly (average of $45). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Santa Barbara would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Santa Barbara?

For flights departing from Santa Barbara check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines. This airline departs to the following popular destinations: San Francisco.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $163

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $162

Delta

Delta

From $118

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

From $158

What are popular destinations to fly to from Santa Barbara?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Santa Barbara everyday are: San Francisco (80 flights per day), Los Angeles (52 flights per day), and Denver (27 flights per day).

San Francisco

San Francisco

From $68

Denver Intl

Denver Intl

From $194

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

From $158

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

From $113

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Santa Barbara?

The cheapest city to fly to from Santa Barbara is San Francisco, with prices starting at $68. Explore other affordable destinations below.

San Francisco

San Francisco

From $68

Oakland

Oakland

From $83

Portland

Portland

From $97

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

From $98

Airline reviews for flights from Santa Barbara

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Santa Barbara travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on February 20, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,691 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,227 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,768 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Santa Barbara?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Santa Barbara are Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, Denver, Portland. Throughout the year, Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, Las Vegas are some of the top choices made by users flying from Santa Barbara.

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

    Users have flown out of Santa Barbara for as low as $68 to San Francisco (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $574 to fly from Santa Barbara.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Delta, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines have the cheapest prices from Santa Barbara. Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Albany Intl ($118), Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage ($158), and American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque ($162).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Santa Barbara?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Santa Barbara we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco starting at $553
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Portland starting at $606
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Denver starting at $651
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle starting at $662

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Santa Barbara?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Santa Barbara, consider Phoenix. Prices start at $588 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    June is currently the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara. At this moment in time March is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Santa Barbara?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to embark to:
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Oakland from $117 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle from $176 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Portland from $177 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco from $197 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas from $197 round trip

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