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$219+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati (SBA - CVG)

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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CVG
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Sun 3/9
Sun 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Cincinnati (CVG). 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 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$219
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$741
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 5/271:19 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/35:22 amCVG - SBA
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$339
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/266:39 pmSBA - CVG
2 stops15h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/23:32 pmCVG - SBA
2 stops11h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$546
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/127:27 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop19h 07mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/166:34 pmCVG - SBA
1 stop27h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$566
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 3/125:45 amSBA - CVG
2 stops9h 20mDelta
Sun 3/161:00 pmCVG - SBA
1 stop10h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/3$572

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati 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 March 4, 2025.

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Santa Barbara

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Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/27

1:19 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 6/3

5:22 am-11:28 am

1 stop9h 06m

$339

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/26

6:39 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops15h 29m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 6/2

3:32 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$546

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/17

7:05 pm-10:13 am

2 stops12h 08m

$219

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/20

1:30 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$240

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/20

5:45 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$245

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/18

7:30 pm-7:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

$323

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/18

1:58 pm-3:16 pm

3 stops22h 18m

$468

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Deals found on 3/3

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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 to Cincinnati in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-Cincinnati flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Cincinnati flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Cincinnati flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Cincinnati 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-Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Cincinnati by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cincinnati ranges from 2.8 - 4.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Cincinnati when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Cincinnati by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cincinnati, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cincinnati

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati. Reviews last updated March 4, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
4,330 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
8,061 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
8,678 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
4,330 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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 Cincinnati. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati round-trip from $339. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $219. Users have also found prices from $240 and $245 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 Cincinnati

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati. 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$264Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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