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$214+ Cheap flights from Hartford to Santa Barbara (BDL - 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BDL — SBA
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hartford Bradley Intl to Santa Barbara are usually found in March or August, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hartford to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hartford (BDL) 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 March 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$392
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$214
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$516
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Cheapest flights from Hartford to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hartford to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 9/123:25 pmBDL - SBA
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/135:35 amSBA - BDL
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/212:19 pmBDL - SBA
2 stops12h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/47:08 pmSBA - BDL
2 stops13h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$434
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 6/235:15 amBDL - SBA
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Fri 6/273:35 pmSBA - BDL
2 stops13h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/82:24 pmBDL - SBA
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Sat 4/129:15 amSBA - BDL
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/24$527

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

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Hartford

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Santa Barbara

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Price

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 9/12

3:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

5:35 am-3:38 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$392

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 5/2

12:19 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/4

7:08 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$434

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Mon 6/23

5:15 am-11:30 am

1 stop9h 15m

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/27

3:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops13h 45m

$438

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 4/8

2:24 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

9:15 am-8:23 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$527

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 5/23

2:59 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$214

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Mon 7/21

7:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$219

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 5/23

1:49 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 56m

$269

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 5/23

4:39 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops25h 26m

$420

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Deals found on 3/23

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hartford to Santa Barbara in March.
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 Hartford-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Hartford-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Hartford-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Hartford-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 Hartford-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 Hartford to Santa Barbara

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hartford to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hartford to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Hartford to Santa Barbara. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Hartford 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 March 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Hartford to Santa Barbara at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 March 25, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $392. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $434 and $438, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $214. Southwest flights start at $219 while deals on American Airlines start at $269 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hartford to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Hartford 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 4 airlines flying from Hartford to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Hartford 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$387Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$396Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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