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$347+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to The Big Island

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — KOA
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$444
(Delta)

One-way from

$347
(Southwest)

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February

Average price

$349
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 8/195:55 amSBA - KOA
2 stops14h 43mDelta
Tue 8/269:45 pmKOA - SBA
2 stops15h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/3$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 8/186:33 amSBA - KOA
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/289:31 pmKOA - SBA
1 stop11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$533
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 5/77:18 pmSBA - KOA
1 stop19h 24mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/149:33 pmKOA - SBA
1 stop17h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 6/26:00 amSBA - KOA
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/2410:15 pmKOA - SBA
2 stops10h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$605
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 8/176:00 amSBA - ITO
2 stops14h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/268:39 amITO - SBA
2 stops30h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$655
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Fri 4/115:55 amSBA - KOA
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Tue 4/156:05 amKOA - SBA
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/4$708
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/296:27 pmSBA - ITO
2 stops26h 30mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/55:35 pmITO - SBA
2 stops21h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$905
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 8/166:33 amSBA - ITO
3 stops13h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/275:30 pmITO - SBA
2 stops15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,173

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

The Big Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/19

5:55 am-5:38 pm

2 stops14h 43m

Kona Intl

Tue 8/26

9:45 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops15h 27m

$444

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

6:33 am-1:29 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Kona Intl

Thu 8/28

9:31 pm-11:44 am

1 stop11h 13m

$533

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/7

7:18 pm-11:42 am

1 stop19h 24m

Kona Intl

Wed 5/14

9:33 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop17h 04m

$538

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/2

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 26m

Kona Intl

Tue 6/24

10:15 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$605

Santa BarbaraHilo

SBA - ITO

SBAITO

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-5:38 pm

2 stops14h 38m

Hilo Intl

Tue 8/26

8:39 am-5:58 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$655

Santa BarbaraHilo

SBA - ITO

SBAITO

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

6:27 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Hilo Intl

Thu 6/5

5:35 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops21h 02m

$905

Santa BarbaraHilo

SBA - ITO

SBAITO

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

6:33 am-4:54 pm

3 stops13h 21m

Hilo Intl

Wed 8/27

5:30 pm-11:44 am

2 stops15h 14m

$1,173

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

6:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$347

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

7:23 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops23h 01m

$357

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Deals found on 4/2

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to The Big Island from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from Santa Barbara to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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.

Rainfall in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in The Big Island ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit The Big Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to The Big Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. 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 The Big Island. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to The Big Island by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from Santa Barbara to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to The Big Island

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island. 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$429Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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