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$156+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City (SBA - SLC)

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SLC
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City are usually found in October or September, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Salt Lake City (SLC). 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 23, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(Delta)

One-way from

$156
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$401

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 3/75:45 amSBA - SLC
Nonstop2h 08mDelta
Mon 3/109:00 pmSLC - SBA
Nonstop2h 09mDelta
Deal found 1/23$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/207:00 amSBA - SLC
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Thu 2/271:30 pmSLC - SBA
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 4/304:25 pmSBA - SLC
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/212:07 pmSLC - SBA
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$339
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/287:27 pmSBA - SLC
1 stop14h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/45:49 pmSLC - SBA
1 stop25h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$361
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 5/16:00 amSBA - SLC
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/18:40 pmSLC - SBA
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/23$389

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City 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 January 23, 2025.

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Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/7

5:45 am-8:53 am

Nonstop2h 08m

Salt Lake City

Mon 3/10

9:00 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$299

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/20

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

Salt Lake City

Thu 2/27

1:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$314

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/30

4:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Salt Lake City

Fri 5/2

12:07 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$339

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/7

7:27 pm-11:08 am

1 stop14h 41m

Salt Lake City

Mon 3/10

8:40 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops16h 39m

$349

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/1

8:40 pm-12:09 am

1 stop4h 29m

$389

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/25

7:27 pm-11:08 am

1 stop14h 41m

$156

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/28

10:55 am-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$160

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/25

7:05 pm-11:31 am

1 stop15h 26m

$202

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/26

7:15 am-10:17 am

2 stops26h 02m

$236

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Deals found on 1/22

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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 Salt Lake City 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-Salt Lake City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Salt Lake City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Salt Lake City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Salt Lake City 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-Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City (average of $277). Flying from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 SLC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Salt Lake City by month

Plan your trip to Salt Lake City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salt Lake City ranges from 0.6 - 2.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salt Lake City when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

Temperature in Salt Lake City by month

Plan your trip to Salt Lake City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salt Lake City, 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 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salt Lake City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City. Reviews last updated January 23, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

    If you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, you will be flying from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. Flights to Salt Lake City (SLC) from Santa Barbara (SBA) take 1h 56m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City per day from 3 airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City round-trip?

    Delta, at $299, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines. Delta is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City one-way?

    $156 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $160 and $202, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City is $120. On average you can expect to pay $641. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Salt Lake City), can usually be booked for $299.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City (average of $277). Flying from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 Salt Lake City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$159Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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