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$69+ Cheap flights from North America 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBA
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Mon 1/27
Mon 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North America to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from North America (0NA) 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 22, 2025.

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$137
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(United Airlines)

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Cheapest flights from North America to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North America to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

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.
Tue 2/118:30 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/132:06 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$137
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/84:11 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/157:27 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$154
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/185:20 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Tue 2/255:45 amSBA - PDX
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 1/22$157
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:00 amSEA - SBA
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Wed 2/2611:15 amSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/185:30 amPDX - SBA
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Thu 3/1310:30 amSBA - PDX
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$167
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 3/57:00 amSEA - SBA
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/127:05 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$175
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.
Tue 3/47:10 pmSEA - SBA
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Tue 3/111:30 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/20$176
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 2/201:34 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/242:06 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$177
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/1911:15 amPDX - SBA
1 stop7h 22mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/2612:58 pmSBA - PDX
Nonstop2h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$185
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.
Wed 2/1911:05 amSFO - SBA
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Mon 3/31:40 pmSBA - SFO
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 2/147:15 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/175:00 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$229
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 2/282:50 pmDEN - SBA
1 stop22h 29mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/37:27 pmSBA - DEN
1 stop15h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$248

Find flights from North America to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from North America 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 22, 2025.

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San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

10:40 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/26

6:50 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$137

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/8

4:11 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/15

7:27 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$154

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Tue 2/18

5:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/25

5:45 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$157

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/26

11:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$157

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Tue 2/18

5:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/13

10:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$167

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/5

7:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/12

7:05 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 50m

$175

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/4

7:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/11

1:30 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$176

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Thu 2/20

1:34 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/24

2:06 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$177

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Wed 2/19

11:15 am-6:37 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/26

12:58 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$185

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

3:15 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/20

1:40 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$222

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Best time to book a flight from North America to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from North America to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from North America 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 22, 2025.

When flying from North America 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.

Weekly flight availability from North America to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from North America to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

The most flights from 0NA to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 22, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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
4,654 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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
9,707 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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
8,514 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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
8,975 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North America 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 North America?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from North America.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $69 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $78 and Delta from $79 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Santa Barbara or Denver Intl - Santa Barbara, Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from North America to Santa Barbara.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from North America to Santa Barbara?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from North America to Santa Barbara consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (78%), Air Canada (78%) or Avianca (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from North America to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest flight price from North America to Santa Barbara is $154. On average you can expect to pay $292. The most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $157.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North America 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 North America to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from North America 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 5 airlines flying from North America to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from North America 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$175Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$217Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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