What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($317), Delta ($327), and Alaska Airlines ($628) offers the cheapest pricing from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. United Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $254. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings 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 are the most popular airlines that fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?

Before booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara at least 56 days early can save you up to 57% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 56 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara for as little as $256 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 $344 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from Fort Lauderdale in September are about $282 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $98.

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

When flying from Fort Lauderdale 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 23% versus a flight at noon.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Fort Lauderdale-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fort Lauderdale-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fort Lauderdale-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Fort Lauderdale-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 Fort Lauderdale-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

How can I find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale 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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Round-trip from	$317 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$254 (Delta)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$727

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

Fri 4/117:32 amFLL - SBA

1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/141:05 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$317

Fri 4/112:00 pmFLL - SBA

2 stops11h 03mDelta

Mon 4/145:45 amSBA - FLL

2 stops9h 49mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$327

Sun 9/216:27 pmFLL - SBA

1 stop27h 09mAlaska Airlines

Sat 9/2711:09 amSBA - FLL

1 stop27h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$628

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Fri 4/117:32 amFLL - SBA

1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/141:05 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$317

Fri 4/112:00 pmFLL - SBA

2 stops11h 03mDelta

Mon 4/145:45 amSBA - FLL

2 stops9h 49mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$327

Sun 9/216:27 pmFLL - SBA

1 stop27h 09mAlaska Airlines

Sat 9/2711:09 amSBA - FLL

1 stop27h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$628

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Fri 4/117:32 amFLL - SBA

1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/141:05 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$317

Fri 4/112:00 pmFLL - SBA

2 stops11h 03mDelta

Mon 4/145:45 amSBA - FLL

2 stops9h 49mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$327

One-way flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara
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Fri 4/113:49 pmFLL - SBA

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$254

Fri 4/117:25 amFLL - SBA

2 stops11h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$259

Fri 4/114:00 pmFLL - SBA

3 stops23h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$442

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Fri 4/11

7:32 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/14

1:05 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$317

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

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Fri 4/11

2:00 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops11h 03m

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Mon 4/14

5:45 am-6:34 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$327

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 9/21

6:27 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop27h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/27

11:09 am-5:27 pm

1 stop27h 18m

$628

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 4/11

3:49 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$254

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 4/11

7:25 am-3:33 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$259

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

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Fri 4/11

4:00 pm-12:01 pm

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$442

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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

*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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Lauderdale-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 Fort Lauderdale-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 Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,789 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,789 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,789 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,789 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,608 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,789 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,789 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($317), Delta ($327), and Alaska Airlines ($628) offers the cheapest pricing from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. United Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $254. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$316	Average$384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$335	Average$546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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