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

According to our current data, Delta ($376), and United Airlines ($593) offers the cheapest pricing from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. Delta is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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 55% 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 $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, April can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from Fort Lauderdale in April are about $272 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $97.

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.

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

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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?

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Round-trip from	$376 (Delta)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$412

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Sat 3/81:10 pmFLL - SBA

1 stop11h 09mDelta

Wed 3/129:15 amSBA - FLL

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$376

Sun 9/216:00 pmFLL - SBA

1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/271:10 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$527

Fri 2/287:50 amFLL - SBA

1 stop31h 29mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/47:27 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop18h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$662

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Sat 3/81:10 pmFLL - SBA

1 stop11h 09mDelta

Wed 3/129:15 amSBA - FLL

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$376

Sat 3/83:15 pmFLL - SBA

2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/126:00 amSBA - FLL

3 stops14h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$593

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Fri 2/287:50 amFLL - SBA

1 stop31h 29mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/47:27 pmSBA - FLL

1 stop18h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$662

Fri 2/287:00 amFLL - SBA

1 stop8h 23mDelta

Tue 3/45:45 amSBA - FLL

2 stops11h 24mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$668

Sat 3/81:10 pmFLL - SBA

1 stop11h 09mDelta

Wed 3/129:15 amSBA - FLL

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Deal found 2/21

$376

Sat 3/83:15 pmFLL - SBA

2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/126:00 amSBA - FLL

3 stops14h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/21

$593

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Depart

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Price

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 3/8

1:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/12

9:15 am-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$376

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 3/8

3:15 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-11:33 pm

3 stops14h 33m

$593

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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

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,213 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,213 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,213 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,759 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,213 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($376), and United Airlines ($593) offers the cheapest pricing from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. Delta is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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$484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$335	Average$546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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