Santa Barbara

$79+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBA
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from North America to Santa Barbara

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(Delta)

One-way from

$79
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$198 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
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From North America to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from North America to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from North America to Santa Barbara.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from North America to Santa Barbara.

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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 April 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/35:30 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Wed 6/1112:40 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/23$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 7/55:30 amPDX - SBA
2 stops10h 42mDelta
Tue 7/812:45 pmSBA - PDX
2 stops8h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/23$187
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 12/62:45 pmPDX - SBA
Nonstop2h 07mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/135:45 pmSBA - PDX
Nonstop2h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$197
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/33:13 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 6/76:27 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/39:00 amSEA - SBA
1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/76:27 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 8/910:47 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/136:45 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/236:10 amPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Sun 5/256:30 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$218
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/215:40 amSFO - SBA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Fri 5/233:35 pmSBA - SFO
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/116:07 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/164:25 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 10/115:40 pmPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/146:15 amSBA - PDX
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 5/185:05 amSEA - SBA
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/256:39 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/106:05 pmSEA - SBA
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Wed 6/115:40 amSBA - SEA
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$256

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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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North America to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

North America

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/3

5:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/11

12:40 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$157

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Sat 7/5

5:30 am-4:12 pm

2 stops10h 42m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/8

12:45 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops8h 01m

$187

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/3

3:13 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/7

6:27 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$197

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Tue 6/3

3:23 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/10

6:14 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$206

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/3

9:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/7

6:27 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$207

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

10:47 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

6:45 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$211

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Fri 5/23

6:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/25

6:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$218

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

5:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 10m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

3:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$228

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Sun 5/11

6:07 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

4:25 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$238

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Sat 10/11

5:40 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

6:15 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$242

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North America to Santa Barbara

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 April 24, 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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2025.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 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 $79 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $89 and Hawaiian Airlines from $99 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 (86%), United Airlines (86%) or Air Canada (86%) 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 $179. On average you can expect to pay $229. The most popular route, (Denver Intl - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $246.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$176Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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