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$183+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SBA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$383
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$606
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/317:07 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/72:29 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop24h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$472
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/319:00 amMIA - SBA
2 stops15h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/75:00 amSBA - MIA
2 stops14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$607

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 December 18, 2024.

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MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 1/27

7:15 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop21h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/4

2:29 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$383

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 1/27

8:25 am-8:05 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/4

8:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$406

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Tue 12/31

9:00 am-9:28 pm

2 stops15h 28m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/7

5:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$607

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 2/22

5:18 am-11:31 am

1 stop9h 13m

$183

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Fri 2/21

1:10 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$208

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 2/20

11:33 am-11:55 pm

2 stops15h 22m

$274

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 2/22

6:15 am-11:59 pm

3 stops20h 44m

$403

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Fri 1/3

9:00 am-6:11 pm

1 stop12h 11m

$640

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Deals found on 12/17

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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 December.
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 December 18, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $383 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $406 and $607 round-trip.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $183. Users have also found prices from $208 and $274 on Southwest and Delta, 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$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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