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$213+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara (MKE - 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — SBA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) 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.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$414
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$213
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$565
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 3/122:44 pmMKE - SBA
1 stop29h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/167:27 pmSBA - MKE
1 stop16h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/71:10 pmMKE - SBA
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Thu 1/301:15 pmSBA - MKE
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/17$452
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/710:20 amMKE - SBA
2 stops13h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/305:00 amSBA - MKE
2 stops8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$467
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 3/1212:50 pmMKE - SBA
2 stops12h 00mSouthwest
Sun 3/165:45 amSBA - MKE
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$481

Find flights from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee 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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MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 3/12

2:44 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop29h 53m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/16

7:27 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop16h 21m

$414

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/7

1:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/30

1:15 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$452

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/7

10:20 am-9:28 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/30

5:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$467

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 3/12

12:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/16

5:45 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$481

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/7

1:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$213

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/7

1:00 pm-1:52 pm

3 stops26h 52m

$352

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Deals found on 12/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Milwaukee 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
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Milwaukee-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milwaukee-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milwaukee-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-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 Milwaukee-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 Milwaukee to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee 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 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($414), Delta ($452), and United Airlines ($467) offers the cheapest pricing from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara. Alaska Airlines is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Milwaukee 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 3 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$359Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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