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$162+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (SBA - MCI)

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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MCI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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 Kansas City (MCI). 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 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$323
(Delta)

One-way from

$162
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$516
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/151:30 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Sat 3/226:10 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/20$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/151:11 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/227:00 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/157:05 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/225:12 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops8h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$334

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City 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 20, 2025.

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Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/15

1:30 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Kansas City

Sat 3/22

6:10 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$323

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/15

1:11 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops7h 49m

Kansas City

Sat 3/22

7:00 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$328

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/15

7:05 pm-9:12 am

2 stops12h 07m

Kansas City

Sat 3/22

5:12 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 47m

$334

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

5:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$162

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

6:25 am-6:20 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$207

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/17

7:05 pm-10:34 am

2 stops13h 29m

$213

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/24

10:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$289

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/22

7:23 pm-8:58 am

2 stops11h 35m

$732

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Deals found on 2/20

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Kansas City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($323), American Airlines ($328), and United Airlines ($334) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Delta is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City are Delta ($162), American Airlines ($207), and United Airlines ($213).

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City 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 Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Kansas City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$311Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$401Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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