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$128+ 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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RNO
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Thu 4/17
Thu 4/24
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 April 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$396
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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 April 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 7/2312:30 pmSBA - RNO
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Sun 7/277:55 pmRNO - SBA
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/11$281
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Thu 8/216:45 pmSBA - RNO
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/258:35 pmRNO - SBA
2 stops17h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 4/265:45 amSBA - RNO
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Wed 4/306:00 amRNO - SBA
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/11$387
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 8/87:30 pmSBA - RNO
2 stops15h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/108:05 amRNO - SBA
2 stops26h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11$514

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Reno that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Reno

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/23

12:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Reno

Sun 7/27

7:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 10m

$281

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/21

6:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Reno

Mon 8/25

8:35 pm-1:46 pm

2 stops17h 11m

$354

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/26

5:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

Reno

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$387

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/8

7:30 pm-10:59 am

2 stops15h 29m

Reno

Sun 8/10

8:05 am-10:32 am

2 stops26h 27m

$514

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/23

5:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$128

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/23

11:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$159

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Deals found on 4/11

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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 April.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reno from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Reno

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 $444). 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 April 12, 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 April 12, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,912 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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 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?

    Delta, at $387, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Reno. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. Delta is priced at 4% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $444). 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 April 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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