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$157+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara (CVG - 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — SBA
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 abril 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$336
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$465
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
dom. 5/187:30 amCVG - SBA
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
dom. 5/2512:23 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
vie. 6/61:49 pmCVG - SBA
1 stop9h 41mDelta
lun. 6/95:50 amSBA - CVG
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/17$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
jue. 6/56:35 amCVG - SBA
2 stops14h 10mSouthwest
dom. 6/85:50 amSBA - CVG
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$460
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
vie. 6/136:37 pmCVG - SBA
1 stop27h 03mAlaska Airlines
jue. 6/197:30 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$482
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/17:30 amCVG - SBA
2 stops10h 49mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/55:00 amSBA - CVG
2 stops9h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$537

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

dom. 5/18

7:30 am-11:28 am

1 stop6h 58m

Santa Barbara

dom. 5/25

12:23 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 49m

$336

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

vie. 6/6

1:49 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Santa Barbara

lun. 6/9

5:50 am-2:53 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$355

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

jue. 5/1

3:35 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Santa Barbara

dom. 5/4

6:00 am-8:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$537

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

jue. 5/1

3:30 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Santa Barbara

dom. 5/4

5:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$627

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mié. 6/4

1:49 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$157

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sáb. 5/24

3:32 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$169

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sáb. 5/31

7:30 am-11:28 am

1 stop6h 58m

$170

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sáb. 6/21

4:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$181

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

lun. 7/14

6:37 pm-10:32 am

1 stop18h 55m

$219

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Deals found on 4/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Cincinnati-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cincinnati-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Cincinnati-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 Cincinnati to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati 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 abril 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 abril 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($336), Delta ($355), and Southwest ($460) offers the cheapest pricing from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $157 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $169 and $170, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$340Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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