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

United Airlines, at $523, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines.

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

$167 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $172 and $294, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 Indianapolis to Santa Barbara?

When booking a flight from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 42% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 61% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $379 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $649.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara?

Flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $119.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara?

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

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

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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$523 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$167 (Delta)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$371

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Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Thu 6/5

7:30 am-4:12 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/9

6:39 pm-4:51 am

1 stop7h 12m

$523

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Wed 7/23

6:14 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/27

7:42 pm-10:13 am

2 stops11h 31m

$547

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Wed 3/26

8:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$167

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Wed 3/26

8:50 am-3:53 pm

2 stops10h 03m

$172

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Wed 3/26

7:05 am-11:44 pm

3 stops19h 39m

$294

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Deals found on 2/20

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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.

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

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Estimated round-trip price

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Travel insights for flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara

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

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

8,220 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

8,220 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 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

8,766 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 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

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara round-trip?
United Airlines, at $523, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara one-way?
$167 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $172 and $294, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Indianapolis to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$306	Average$371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$311	Average$448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$371	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$372	Average$493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Travel insights for flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara

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

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