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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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SBA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minnesota (USMN) 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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$324
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(Delta)
From Minnesota to Santa Barbara
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/257:00 amMSP - SBA
1 stop13h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/47:27 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/54:35 pmFAR - SBA
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/96:20 amSBA - FAR
2 stops12h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/204:56 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/242:06 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/56:10 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Wed 2/127:15 amSBA - MSP
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/21$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/11:18 pmFSD - SBA
2 stops11h 35mDelta
Tue 2/45:45 amSBA - FSD
2 stops10h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/20$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/65:55 amFSD - SBA
2 stops8h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/95:00 amSBA - FSD
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/412:30 pmMSP - SBA
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Sat 2/155:35 amSBA - MSP
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 3/106:00 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1712:25 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$445

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 January 21, 2025.

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MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/25

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/4

7:27 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$315

FargoSanta Barbara

FAR - SBA

FARSBA

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 2/5

4:35 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/9

6:20 am-8:48 pm

2 stops12h 28m

$324

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/20

4:56 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/24

2:06 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$351

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/5

6:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/12

7:15 am-4:57 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$354

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 2/1

1:18 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/4

5:45 am-6:16 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$394

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 2/6

5:55 am-12:08 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/9

5:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$404

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/4

12:30 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/15

5:35 am-2:25 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$429

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/17

12:25 pm-10:01 am

1 stop19h 36m

$445

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/18

6:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$176

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/4

5:00 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Santa Barbara

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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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minnesota to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. 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
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $176. United Airlines flights start at $179 while deals on Southwest start at $206 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$307Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$406Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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