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$99+ Cheap flights from California to Santa Barbara (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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Santa Barbara

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$207
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

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$147 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 5/59:25 amOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 5/56:00 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/69:00 amSFO - SBA
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/67:40 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/1810:10 amLAS - SBA
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 4/213:35 pmSBA - LAS
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$212
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/65:40 amSFO - SBA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/63:00 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/171:40 pmSMF - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Tue 4/2212:30 pmSBA - SMF
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/1512:40 pmLAX - SBA
Nonstop0h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/226:00 amSBA - LAX
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/2810:00 amSAN - SBA
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Wed 4/303:00 pmSBA - SAN
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/137:00 amRNO - SBA
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/152:04 pmSBA - RNO
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/135:12 pmRNO - SBA
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Fri 5/165:45 amSBA - RNO
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/27$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/33:50 pmLAS - SBA
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/46:00 amSBA - LAS
1 stop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/287:25 amSJC - SBA
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Fri 5/305:55 amSBA - SJC
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/128:30 pmSMF - SBA
1 stop3h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/166:30 amSBA - SMF
1 stop3h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$284

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

9:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

7:40 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$207

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/18

10:10 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/21

3:35 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$212

OaklandSanta Barbara

OAK - SBA

OAKSBA

Oakland

Wed 4/16

1:10 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/18

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$212

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

5:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

3:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$222

SacramentoSanta Barbara

SMF - SBA

SMFSBA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/17

1:40 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/22

12:30 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$229

Los AngelesSanta Barbara

LAX - SBA

LAXSBA

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

12:40 pm-1:37 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-7:08 am

Nonstop1h 08m

$239

San DiegoSanta Barbara

SAN - SBA

SANSBA

San Diego

Mon 4/28

10:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/30

3:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$255

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/15

2:04 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$262

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Tue 5/13

5:12 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

5:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$270

Las VegasSanta Barbara

LAS - SBA

LASSBA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/3

3:50 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-9:43 am

1 stop3h 43m

$273

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Best time to book a flight from California to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 March 28, 2025.

When flying from California to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,336 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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 California 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from California?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from California, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $99 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $99 and Delta from $137 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Santa Barbara?

    The most popular route from California to Santa Barbara is San Francisco - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Oakland - Santa Barbara or Sacramento Intl - Santa Barbara.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Santa Barbara?

    Before booking your flight to Santa Barbara from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (92%), SkyWest Airlines (85%), United Airlines( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Santa Barbara is $174. On average you can expect to pay $329. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $197.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$147Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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