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$150+ Cheap flights from Boston to Santa Barbara (BOS - 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — SBA
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to Santa Barbara are usually found in November or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Boston to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Boston (BOS) 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 January 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$150
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$413
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Cheapest flights from Boston to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Boston to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 2/205:45 amBOS - SBA
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/266:00 amSBA - BOS
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$304
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/287:59 pmBOS - SBA
1 stop19h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/37:27 pmSBA - BOS
1 stop9h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/2010:00 amBOS - SBA
2 stops14h 19mDelta
Wed 2/267:15 amSBA - BOS
1 stop10h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/16$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 3/110:11 amBOS - SBA
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/46:25 amSBA - BOS
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/274:15 pmBOS - SBA
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Sun 3/24:45 pmSBA - BOS
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$404

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BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 2/20

5:45 am-12:01 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/26

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$304

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 2/28

7:59 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/3

7:27 pm-7:44 am

1 stop9h 17m

$308

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 2/20

10:00 am-9:19 pm

2 stops14h 19m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/26

7:15 am-8:31 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$314

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 3/1

10:11 am-6:18 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/4

6:25 am-6:58 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$354

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 2/27

4:15 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/2

4:45 pm-7:55 am

2 stops12h 10m

$404

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/24

5:45 am-12:01 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$150

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/24

3:05 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$160

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 2/6

7:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$171

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 2/15

12:40 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$329

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

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Travel insights for flights from Boston to Santa Barbara

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Boston to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Boston to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Boston to Santa Barbara is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Boston 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Boston to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

When flying from Boston to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the morning.

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 January 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Boston to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated 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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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 Boston 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 Boston to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Boston to Santa Barbara is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $304 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Alaska Airlines, starting at $314 and $345 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Boston to Santa Barbara one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Boston to Santa Barbara are United Airlines ($150), Delta ($160), and Alaska Airlines ($171).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Boston 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 3 airlines flying from Boston to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Boston 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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