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 $498 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $858. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara?

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 60% on the overall cost on flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara at least 32 days early can save you up to 214% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 32 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara for as little as $541 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $764 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from Birmingham, Alabama. Prices for August average $475 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $242. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a August flight can save you 24% on your journey compared to booking in June

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHM to SBA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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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.

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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$498 (American Airlines)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$394

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Wed 3/129:24 amBHM - SBA

2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/169:33 pmSBA - BHM

2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$498

Wed 3/123:00 pmBHM - SBA

3 stops23h 09mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/165:06 pmSBA - BHM

2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$858

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Wed 3/129:24 amBHM - SBA

2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/169:33 pmSBA - BHM

2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$498

Wed 3/123:00 pmBHM - SBA

3 stops23h 09mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/165:06 pmSBA - BHM

2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$858

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Wed 3/129:24 amBHM - SBA

2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/169:33 pmSBA - BHM

2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$498

Wed 3/123:00 pmBHM - SBA

3 stops23h 09mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/165:06 pmSBA - BHM

2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$858

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Wed 3/12

9:24 am-3:53 pm

2 stops8h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/16

9:33 pm-8:54 am

2 stops9h 21m

$498

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Wed 3/12

3:00 pm-12:09 pm

3 stops23h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/16

5:06 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$858

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Deals found on 2/19

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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.

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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

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

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,765 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,765 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,765 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,765 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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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 $498 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $858. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara for 16% 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$343	Average$531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$378	Average$738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Santa Barbara

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

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