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$386+ Cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara (GRR - 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GRR — SBA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Grand Rapids (GRR) 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$386
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$633
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Cheapest flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:52 amGRR - SBA
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/301:18 pmSBA - GRR
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$731
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/292:19 pmGRR - SBA
2 stops12h 40mDelta
Fri 1/35:50 amSBA - GRR
2 stops8h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/17$877
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:30 pmGRR - SBA
2 stops19h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/45:00 amSBA - GRR
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$883
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/294:02 pmGRR - SBA
3 stops20h 20mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/36:59 pmSBA - GRR
2 stops24h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,958

Find flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara within your budget

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Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 1/11

3:36 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/19

5:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$386

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 1/12

7:15 am-4:35 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/19

11:15 am-12:10 am

2 stops9h 55m

$416

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 1/11

7:42 am-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/19

4:19 pm-10:11 pm

3 stops26h 52m

$752

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 12/29

6:45 am-3:40 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/3

1:18 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$772

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 12/29

2:19 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/3

5:50 am-5:31 pm

2 stops8h 41m

$877

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Deals found on 12/17

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Grand Rapids 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 December 18, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($386), Southwest ($416), and Alaska Airlines ($752) offers the cheapest pricing from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. United Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Grand Rapids 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$417Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$426Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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