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$176+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville (SBA - BNA)

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BNA
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Tue 4/15
Tue 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Nashville Intl are usually found in January or July, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Nashville (BNA). 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 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$194
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$479
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/77:18 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/107:10 amBNA - SBA
1 stop13h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/9$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 5/71:19 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/105:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/78:30 amSBA - BNA
2 stops10h 37mDelta
Sat 5/101:23 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/10$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Wed 5/72:02 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/124:51 pmBNA - SBA
2 stops9h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/8$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Wed 5/73:00 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Mon 5/125:45 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/8$386

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville 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 April 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Nashville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

7:18 pm-5:50 am

1 stop8h 32m

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/30

9:40 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$307

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/7

7:18 pm-5:50 am

1 stop8h 32m

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/10

7:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$312

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/7

12:42 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/10

1:23 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$313

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/7

2:02 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/12

4:51 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$337

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

12:23 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/16

2:29 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 16m

$361

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/7

3:00 pm-1:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/12

5:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 50m

$386

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/12

12:23 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$176

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/12

7:40 pm-3:54 pm

3 stops18h 14m

$322

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Deals found on 4/8

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Nashville in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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-Nashville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Nashville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Nashville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Nashville 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-Nashville 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 Nashville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nashville from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Nashville. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville is 58 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 Nashville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Santa Barbara to Nashville in June 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 BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Nashville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 10, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Nashville by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nashville ranges from 2.8 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Nashville when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Nashville by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nashville, 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 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nashville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nashville. 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 Nashville. Reviews last updated April 10, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to Nashville to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,848 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
7,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,363 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
8,634 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Nashville. 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 Nashville round-trip?

    Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Nashville, with prices starting at $307. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $312 and $313, respectively. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $194 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hawaiian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $200 and $414, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Santa Barbara to Nashville in June 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Nashville

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville. 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 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$304Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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