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$204+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to Santa Barbara (BHM - SBA)

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SBA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$537
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$481
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Best flights from Birmingham to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Birmingham to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 3/67:00 amBHM - SBA
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/99:15 pmSBA - BHM
2 stops9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$537
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 3/610:30 amBHM - SBA
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
Sun 3/910:35 amSBA - BHM
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$546
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 3/62:04 pmBHM - SBA
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Sun 3/98:59 amSBA - BHM
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/17$552
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 3/61:58 pmBHM - SBA
3 stops24h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/97:27 pmSBA - BHM
2 stops12h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$852

Find flights from Birmingham to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Santa Barbara 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 December 18, 2024.

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BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Thu 3/6

7:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/9

9:15 pm-8:54 am

2 stops9h 39m

$537

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Thu 3/6

10:30 am-9:05 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/9

10:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$546

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Thu 3/6

2:04 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/9

8:59 am-5:54 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$552

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Thu 3/6

1:58 pm-12:19 pm

3 stops24h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/9

7:27 pm-10:21 am

2 stops12h 54m

$852

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Thu 1/9

6:28 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 15m

$204

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Thu 1/9

3:09 pm-1:03 pm

3 stops23h 54m

$428

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Deals found on 12/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Birmingham, Alabama-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Santa Barbara 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 Birmingham, Alabama-Santa Barbara 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 Birmingham to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Santa Barbara

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Santa Barbara by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $537 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $546 and $552 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara for 7% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Santa Barbara 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Birmingham to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Santa Barbara. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$417Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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