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$176+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara (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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SBA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$322
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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May

Average price

$299
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/27:00 amMSP - SBA
1 stop13h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/87:23 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop26h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/106:15 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Mon 3/175:45 amSBA - MSP
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/19$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/204:55 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/275:00 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/26:00 amMSP - SBA
2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/87:08 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/255:20 amMSP - SBA
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Thu 4/35:45 amSBA - MSP
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$381
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 3/225:00 pmFSD - SBA
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/295:00 amSBA - FSD
1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/236:17 amFSD - SBA
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/294:25 pmSBA - FSD
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$484

Find flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Minnesota

Fly to

Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-6:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

7:23 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$322

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/10

6:15 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/17

5:45 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$351

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/20

4:55 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/27

5:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$352

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/2

6:00 am-12:41 pm

2 stops8h 41m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

7:08 pm-9:08 am

2 stops12h 00m

$361

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/25

5:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/3

5:45 am-5:20 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$381

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 3/22

5:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/29

5:00 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 39m

$464

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 3/23

6:17 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/29

4:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$484

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

$176

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$226

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 7/14

5:03 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops8h 26m

$295

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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minnesota to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 Minnesota 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Minnesota?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $176. United Airlines flights start at $226 while deals on Delta start at $511 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to Santa Barbara?

    While some choose either Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Santa Barbara or Fargo Hector Field - Santa Barbara, Minneapolis St Paul - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from Minnesota to Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$309Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$406Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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