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$157+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara (BNA - 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SBA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$372
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$482
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/256:40 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/296:45 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/17:29 amBNA - SBA
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/37:04 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$412
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 5/54:26 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop26h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/127:18 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 8/112:14 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Sun 8/35:55 amSBA - BNA
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/16$443
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/233:25 pmBNA - SBA
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Sun 6/11:55 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$477

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Nashville

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 6/25

6:40 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/29

6:45 pm-5:48 am

1 stop9h 03m

$372

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/1

7:29 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/3

7:04 pm-8:04 am

2 stops11h 00m

$412

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/5

4:26 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop26h 28m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/12

7:18 pm-5:50 am

1 stop8h 32m

$438

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/1

12:14 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/3

5:55 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$443

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/23

3:25 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/1

1:55 pm-1:30 am

2 stops9h 35m

$477

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/14

7:04 am-12:34 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$157

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/17

7:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$169

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sun 5/18

5:05 pm-12:10 am

2 stops9h 05m

$329

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Deals found on 4/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Santa Barbara in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Nashville-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-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 Nashville-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 Nashville to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville 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 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 17, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville 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 Nashville to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($372), American Airlines ($412), and Alaska Airlines ($438) offers the cheapest pricing from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Users have found that United Airlines is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville 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 $157. Delta flights start at $169 while deals on Southwest start at $329 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Nashville 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$316Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$322Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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