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$174+ Cheap flights from Miami to Santa Barbara (MIA - 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SBA
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Miami to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Miami (MIA) 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 January 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$342
(Delta)

One-way from

$174
(Delta)

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Average price

$494
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Cheapest flights from Miami to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Miami to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:34 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Tue 3/119:15 amSBA - MIA
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/16$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 3/66:00 amMIA - SBA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/111:11 pmSBA - MIA
2 stops8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:45 pmMIA - SBA
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Fri 5/95:55 amSBA - MIA
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$437
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/15:55 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop24h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/84:19 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop21h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/112:50 pmMIA - SBA
2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/86:20 amSBA - MIA
2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$477

Find flights from Miami to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Miami 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 3/6

6:34 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

9:15 am-9:39 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$342

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

1:11 pm-12:49 am

2 stops8h 38m

$347

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Tue 4/29

12:45 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/9

5:55 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$437

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 2/1

5:55 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop24h 34m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/8

4:19 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop21h 36m

$464

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 2/1

12:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/8

6:20 am-8:22 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$477

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Tue 2/11

6:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$174

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 5/10

3:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$219

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 2/10

7:15 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$228

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 5/10

4:10 pm-1:37 pm

3 stops24h 27m

$340

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sun 1/26

5:18 am-12:36 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$1,330

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Deals found on 1/16

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Miami to Santa Barbara in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Miami-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Miami-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Miami-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Miami-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 Miami to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Miami to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

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 January 16, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

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
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

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
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

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
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

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
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

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
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

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 Miami 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 Miami to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Miami to Santa Barbara is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $342 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $347 and $437 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 14% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $174. Users have also found prices from $219 and $228 on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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