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$171+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Atlanta (SBA - ATL)

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ATL
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in August or January, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Atlanta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Atlanta (ATL). 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$398
(Southwest)

One-way from

$171
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$634

Good round-trip deal

$412 or less

Good one-way deal

$229 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Atlanta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Atlanta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/13:35 pmSBA - ATL
1 stop11h 10mSouthwest
Sat 5/104:35 pmATL - SBA
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/138:24 amSBA - ATL
Nonstop4h 38mDelta
Sun 6/226:18 pmATL - SBA
Nonstop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/25$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/131:10 pmSBA - ATL
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/227:50 amATL - SBA
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$519
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/109:50 amSBA - ATL
1 stop29h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/145:57 pmATL - SBA
1 stop18h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$628
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/25:00 amSBA - ATL
1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/911:00 amATL - SBA
1 stop13h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$645

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Atlanta that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Atlanta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraAtlanta

SBA - ATL

SBAATL

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/1

3:35 pm-5:45 am

1 stop11h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/10

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$398

Santa BarbaraAtlanta

SBA - ATL

SBAATL

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

8:24 am-4:02 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/22

6:18 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

$499

Santa BarbaraAtlanta

SBA - ATL

SBAATL

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

1:10 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/22

7:50 am-11:21 am

1 stop6h 31m

$519

Santa BarbaraAtlanta

SBA - ATL

SBAATL

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/10

9:50 am-6:18 pm

1 stop29h 28m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/14

5:57 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 13m

$628

Santa BarbaraAtlanta

SBA - ATL

SBAATL

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/10

6:00 am-11:59 pm

3 stops14h 59m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/14

7:30 am-6:09 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$798

Santa BarbaraAtlanta

SBA - ATL

SBAATL

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/23

7:18 pm-6:40 am

1 stop8h 22m

$171

Santa BarbaraAtlanta

SBA - ATL

SBAATL

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/23

6:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$172

Santa BarbaraAtlanta

SBA - ATL

SBAATL

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

1:05 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$216

Santa BarbaraAtlanta

SBA - ATL

SBAATL

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/11

5:45 am-8:52 am

2 stops24h 07m

$311

Santa BarbaraAtlanta

SBA - ATL

SBAATL

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/23

7:05 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$331

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Deals found on 3/25

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Atlanta in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Atlanta flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Atlanta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Atlanta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Atlanta flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Atlanta flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Atlanta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Atlanta

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara to Atlanta, you should look to book at least 28 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 to Atlanta?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Santa Barbara to Atlanta in March is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Atlanta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Atlanta in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Atlanta ranges from 3.4 - 5.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Atlanta when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Atlanta, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Atlanta. 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 Atlanta. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Santa Barbara to Atlanta to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Atlanta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Atlanta?

    If you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Atlanta, you will be flying from Santa Barbara to Hartsfield-Jackson. Flights to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) from Santa Barbara (SBA) take 4h 29m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Santa Barbara to Atlanta per day from 4 airlines.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Atlanta, with prices starting at $398. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $499 and $519, respectively. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $171. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Barbara to Atlanta for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Atlanta?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to Atlanta is $156. On average you can expect to pay $719. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), can usually be booked for $417.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Atlanta that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Atlanta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Santa Barbara to Atlanta in March is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Atlanta

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Atlanta. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$337Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$387Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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