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$260+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs (SBA - PSP)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PSP
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Palm Springs (PSP). 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$260
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$334
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/112:20 pmSBA - PSP
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Mon 5/57:00 amPSP - SBA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$260
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/62:28 pmSBA - PSP
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/105:20 amPSP - SBA
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 5/65:34 pmSBA - PSP
2 stops23h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/107:00 amPSP - SBA
1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$387

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Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/1

12:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Palm Springs

Mon 5/5

7:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$260

Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

2:28 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Palm Springs

Sat 5/10

5:20 am-1:01 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$330

Santa BarbaraPalm Springs

SBA - PSP

SBAPSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

5:34 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Palm Springs

Sat 5/10

7:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$387

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Deals found on 3/27

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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 Palm Springs in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Palm Springs flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Palm Springs flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Palm Springs flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Palm Springs 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-Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs (average of $337). Flying from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs in June is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 Palm Springs by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palm Springs ranges from 0.1 - 1.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.0 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Palm Springs when rainfall is around 0.1 in.

Temperature in Palm Springs by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palm Springs, 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 93.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Springs

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palm Springs. 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 Palm Springs. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Palm Springs. 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 Palm Springs round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Palm Springs, with prices starting at $260. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $330 and $387, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs (average of $337). Flying from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs in June is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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