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$129+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Reno (SBA - RNO)

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RNO
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Reno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Reno (RNO). 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 January 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Southwest)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$576
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Reno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Reno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 2/1612:15 pmSBA - RNO
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Sat 2/226:35 amRNO - SBA
1 stop3h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/19$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/165:45 amSBA - RNO
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Sat 2/226:00 amRNO - SBA
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/20$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 6/286:00 amSBA - RNO
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/28:33 pmRNO - SBA
1 stop3h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$367
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Fri 6/67:26 pmSBA - RNO
1 stop17h 43mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/87:00 amRNO - SBA
1 stop11h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/18$485

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Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/16

12:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Reno

Sat 2/22

6:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop3h 20m

$302

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/16

5:45 am-11:51 am

1 stop6h 06m

Reno

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$347

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/28

4:39 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Reno

Tue 7/1

4:22 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$367

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/6

7:26 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop17h 43m

Reno

Sun 6/8

7:00 am-6:36 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$485

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/6

5:45 am-11:51 am

1 stop6h 06m

$129

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/19

11:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$159

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/27

2:08 pm-9:58 am

3 stops19h 50m

$492

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Deals found on 1/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Reno in January.
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-Reno flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Reno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Reno flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Reno 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-Reno 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 Reno

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Reno

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Reno (average of $326). Flying from Santa Barbara to Reno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 RNO?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Reno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Reno in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Reno by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Reno ranges from 0.2 - 1.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Reno when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Reno by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Reno, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reno. 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 Reno. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to Reno by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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

    Southwest, at $302, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Reno.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Southwest is priced at 29% 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 Reno one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $129. Southwest flights start at $159 while deals on United Airlines start at $492 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Reno (average of $326). Flying from Santa Barbara to Reno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Reno

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Reno. 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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