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$157+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale (SBA - FLL)

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — FLL
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$351
(Delta)

One-way from

$157
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$594
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/248:15 amSBA - FLL
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Tue 7/83:20 pmFLL - SBA
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/16$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/241:10 pmSBA - FLL
2 stops8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/89:57 amFLL - SBA
2 stops11h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 6/246:50 pmSBA - FLL
3 stops20h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/83:32 pmFLL - SBA
2 stops11h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$494

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

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Santa Barbara

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Fort Lauderdale

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/24

8:15 am-6:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 7/8

3:20 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$351

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/24

1:10 pm-12:37 am

2 stops8h 27m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 7/8

9:57 am-6:18 pm

2 stops11h 21m

$361

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/24

6:50 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops20h 10m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 7/8

3:32 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$494

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/1

4:55 pm-5:51 am

1 stop9h 56m

$157

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/26

4:55 pm-5:55 am

2 stops10h 00m

$207

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/1

6:10 am-9:11 pm

2 stops12h 01m

$212

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/15

5:50 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$289

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Deals found on 4/16

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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 Fort Lauderdale in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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-Fort Lauderdale flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Fort Lauderdale flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Fort Lauderdale flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Fort Lauderdale flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale (average of $180). Flying from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Fort Lauderdale by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Lauderdale ranges from 1.8 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Fort Lauderdale when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Fort Lauderdale by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Lauderdale, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 66.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Lauderdale

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $351 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $361 and $494 round-trip. Delta is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $157 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $207 and $212, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale (average of $180). Flying from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$339Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$350Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$426Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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