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$186+ Cheap flights from Missouri 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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SBA
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Missouri to Santa Barbara

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$299
(Delta)

One-way from

$186
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$248
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Cheapest flights from Missouri to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Missouri to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/2312:38 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Tue 4/299:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/1$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/75:15 amMCI - SBA
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/137:24 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/2312:51 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Tue 5/69:15 amSBA - STL
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/1$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/234:45 pmSTL - SBA
2 stops9h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/66:00 amSBA - STL
2 stops8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/2311:06 amSTL - SBA
2 stops9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/57:24 pmSBA - STL
2 stops12h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 8/135:25 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Wed 8/275:40 amSBA - STL
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$351
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 5/76:00 amMCI - SBA
3 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/138:00 amSBA - MCI
2 stops10h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/166:15 amSGF - SBA
2 stops9h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/205:00 amSBA - SGF
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/166:30 pmJLN - SBA
2 stops17h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/206:20 amSBA - JLN
2 stops8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$546
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/57:28 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop15h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/97:23 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$634

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Missouri 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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Missouri to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Missouri

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 4/23

12:38 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

9:15 am-8:04 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$299

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 5/7

5:15 am-12:34 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

7:24 pm-8:28 am

2 stops11h 04m

$309

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/23

12:51 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

9:15 am-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$313

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/23

4:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-4:33 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$323

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/23

6:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/1

3:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$332

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/23

11:06 am-6:38 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/5

7:24 pm-9:49 am

2 stops12h 25m

$342

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-1:37 pm

3 stops9h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

8:00 am-8:34 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$394

SpringfieldSanta Barbara

SGF - SBA

SGFSBA

Springfield-Branson

Wed 4/16

6:15 am-1:37 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/20

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$404

JoplinSanta Barbara

JLN - SBA

JLNSBA

Joplin

Wed 4/16

6:30 pm-10:16 am

2 stops17h 46m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/20

6:20 am-4:58 pm

2 stops8h 38m

$546

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Fri 6/6

12:12 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$186

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Missouri with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Missouri 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 April 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Missouri to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

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 April 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Missouri to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. 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
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Missouri 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 Missouri?

    For a flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

    $186 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $204 and $231, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Missouri to Santa Barbara is Kansas City - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - Santa Barbara or Springfield-Branson - Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Missouri 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$261Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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