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$203+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (MCI - 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SBA
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Sat 12/7
Sat 12/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 2, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$292
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$203
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 2, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Mon 12/305:09 amMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/34:25 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/30$446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/175:15 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/212:10 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$506
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/308:45 amMCI - SBA
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Fri 1/311:30 amSBA - MCI
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/30$526

Find flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

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Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Tue 2/11

2:59 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

7:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 32m

$292

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 2/12

5:40 am-9:17 am

1 stop5h 37m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/19

4:25 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$352

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 2/12

1:15 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/19

10:55 am-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$386

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 4/26

3:30 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops10h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/10

7:25 am-5:33 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$411

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Tue 2/11

3:54 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

2:08 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops7h 37m

$451

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 12/25

5:09 am-9:14 am

1 stop6h 05m

$203

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 12/25

5:20 am-12:08 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$208

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Deals found on 12/1

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 MCI to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 2, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

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 2, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara round-trip from $292. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $352, and Southwest, from $386. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 Kansas City to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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