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$251+ 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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — FLL
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$350
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$251
(United Airlines)

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December

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August

Average price

$632
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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 February 22, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/107:27 pmSBA - FLL
1 stop9h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/127:00 amFLL - SBA
1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/108:55 amSBA - FLL
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Wed 3/125:30 amFLL - SBA
2 stops10h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/21$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/105:45 amSBA - FLL
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Wed 3/121:35 pmFLL - SBA
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 4/1712:37 pmSBA - FLL
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/206:15 amFLL - SBA
2 stops12h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sat 3/87:05 pmSBA - FLL
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/156:00 pmFLL - SBA
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$514

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale 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 February 22, 2025.

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Price

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/10

7:27 pm-8:20 am

1 stop9h 53m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 3/12

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$350

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/10

8:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 3/12

5:30 am-12:35 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$356

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/10

5:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 3/12

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$361

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/17

12:37 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 4/20

6:15 am-3:33 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$508

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/8

7:05 pm-6:17 am

1 stop8h 12m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 9/15

6:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$514

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/8

6:00 am-5:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$251

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/4

4:25 pm-10:48 am

2 stops15h 23m

$272

Santa BarbaraFort Lauderdale

SBA - FLL

SBAFLL

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/1

7:27 pm-8:20 am

1 stop9h 53m

$331

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Deals found on 2/22

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale

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

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 $182). 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $350 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $356 and $361 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is priced at 42% 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?

    $251 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $272 and $331, 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 $182). 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$360Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$372Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$426Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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