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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis round-trip from $351. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $357, and Southwest, from $367. American Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis are Delta ($176), American Airlines ($181), and United Airlines ($323).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

When booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Minneapolis.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

Users have found that booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis at least 29 days early can save you up to 62% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis for as little as $299 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $380 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Minneapolis. Flights to Minneapolis from Santa Barbara in May are about $295 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $156.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to MSP?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Minneapolis 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-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in February or November, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$351 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$176 (Delta)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$713

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

Thu 5/2212:23 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/37:52 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$351

Sat 9/132:03 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/161:38 pmMSP - SBA

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/22

$357

Sat 9/1310:50 amSBA - MSP

2 stops10h 15mSouthwest

Tue 9/165:45 amMSP - SBA

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/22

$367

Wed 7/165:00 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop5h 34mDelta

Fri 7/256:08 pmMSP - SBA

1 stop5h 51mDelta

Deal found 3/23

$392

Fri 6/206:37 pmSBA - MSP

2 stops13h 26mAlaska Airlines

Mon 6/233:09 pmMSP - SBA

2 stops21h 23mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$1,265

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Thu 5/2212:23 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/37:52 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$351

Sat 9/132:03 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/161:38 pmMSP - SBA

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/22

$357

Sat 9/1310:50 amSBA - MSP

2 stops10h 15mSouthwest

Tue 9/165:45 amMSP - SBA

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/22

$367

Wed 7/165:00 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop5h 34mDelta

Fri 7/256:08 pmMSP - SBA

1 stop5h 51mDelta

Deal found 3/23

$392

Fri 6/206:37 pmSBA - MSP

2 stops13h 26mAlaska Airlines

Mon 6/233:09 pmMSP - SBA

2 stops21h 23mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$1,265

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Mon 4/71:05 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/116:09 amMSP - SBA

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$527

Mon 4/77:08 pmSBA - MSP

2 stops13h 10mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/115:38 amMSP - SBA

2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$537

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis
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Sat 4/121:30 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop5h 25mDelta

Deal found 3/23

$176

Sat 4/127:08 pmSBA - MSP

2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$181

Thu 4/35:00 amSBA - MSP

1 stop16h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$323

Sun 4/63:45 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$424

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

12:23 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/3

7:52 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$351

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

2:03 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/16

1:38 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$357

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

10:50 am-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/16

5:45 am-1:30 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$367

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/16

5:00 pm-12:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 7/25

6:08 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$392

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/20

6:37 pm-10:03 am

2 stops13h 26m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/23

3:09 pm-10:32 am

2 stops21h 23m

$1,265

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

1:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$176

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

7:08 pm-9:08 am

2 stops12h 00m

$181

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/3

5:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$323

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/6

3:45 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 15m

$424

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Deals found on 3/23

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Minneapolis 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-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

The best time to book flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Minneapolis by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

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

9,785 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

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

4,272 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

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

7,890 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

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

8,605 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

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

9,785 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis round-trip from $351. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $357, and Southwest, from $367. American Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis are Delta ($176), American Airlines ($181), and United Airlines ($323).
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Minneapolis

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United Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

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