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

According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($321), Delta ($352), and United Airlines ($357) offers the cheapest pricing from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $331. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta 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 47% 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 $231 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 $343 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, February can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from Fort Lauderdale in February are about $267 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $82.

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.

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.

$321+ Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$321 (Alaska Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$616

Provider with most accurate pricing for Fort Lauderdale-Santa Barbara flight deals.

Search Deals

Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Fort Lauderdale-Santa Barbara flights.

Search Deals

From Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Search Deals

High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise

Search Deals

Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Search Deals

Find flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara
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 January 16, 2025.

Wed 2/267:00 amFLL - SBA

1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/37:27 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop9h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$321

Wed 2/268:05 amFLL - SBA

2 stops16h 14mDelta

Mon 3/37:15 amSBA - FLL

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 1/16

$352

Tue 2/44:53 pmFLL - SBA

2 stops10h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/115:00 amSBA - FLL

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$357

Sat 3/226:11 amFLL - SBA

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/2512:25 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$461

Best flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

Wed 2/267:00 amFLL - SBA

1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/37:27 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop9h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$321

Wed 2/268:05 amFLL - SBA

2 stops16h 14mDelta

Mon 3/37:15 amSBA - FLL

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 1/16

$352

Tue 2/44:53 pmFLL - SBA

2 stops10h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/115:00 amSBA - FLL

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$357

Sat 3/226:11 amFLL - SBA

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/2512:25 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$461

Last-minute flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara
Discover last-minute flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. Data last updated January 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 2/44:53 pmFLL - SBA

2 stops10h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/115:00 amSBA - FLL

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/15

$357

Wed 2/267:00 amFLL - SBA

1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/37:27 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop9h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$321

Wed 2/268:05 amFLL - SBA

2 stops16h 14mDelta

Mon 3/37:15 amSBA - FLL

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 1/16

$352

One-way flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

Mon 1/277:00 amFLL - SBA

1 stop11h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$331

Mon 1/275:00 pmFLL - SBA

2 stops9h 55mDelta

Deal found 1/16

$337

Sun 1/267:35 amFLL - SBA

1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$382

Find flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara within your budget

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 2/26

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/3

7:27 pm-8:20 am

1 stop9h 53m

$321

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 2/26

8:05 am-9:19 pm

2 stops16h 14m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/3

7:15 am-6:36 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$352

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 2/4

4:53 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/11

5:00 am-3:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$357

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 3/22

6:11 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/25

12:25 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$461

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 1/27

7:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$331

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 1/27

5:00 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$337

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 1/26

7:35 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$382

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/16

Compare providers for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara in January.

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.

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.

Best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Fort Lauderdale with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

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

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

9,681 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,681 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,681 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,511 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,681 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,965 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,681 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

9,681 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara round-trip?
According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($321), Delta ($352), and United Airlines ($357) offers the cheapest pricing from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $331. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta 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.

See more FAQs

Buellton

Santa Ynez

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 3 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$316	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$335	Average$592	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$321+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara (FLL - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheap flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider

Most trusted provider

Round-trip from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 January 16, 2025.

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 January 16, 2025.

Find flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara within your budget

Compare providers for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara in January.

Best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Fort Lauderdale with our price prediction graph.

Travel insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

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

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

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Related info for your journey

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

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

Can I find deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

Traveling to a place near Fort Lauderdale?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 3 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara
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 January 16, 2025.