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$179+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (PHL - 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SBA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara are usually found in November or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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

$332
(Delta)

One-way from

$179
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$526
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/42:05 pmPHL - SBA
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Tue 7/88:30 amSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/17$332
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.
Sat 6/285:21 pmPHL - SBA
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/612:37 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$354
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.
Sat 6/285:11 pmPHL - SBA
2 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/105:30 amSBA - PHL
2 stops8h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$387
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.
Sun 10/197:25 amPHL - SBA
1 stop13h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/257:15 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop31h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$482
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/196:50 amPHL - SBA
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sun 10/261:10 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$567

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Fri 7/4

2:05 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/8

8:30 am-7:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$332

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Sat 6/28

5:21 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/6

12:37 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$354

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Sat 6/28

5:11 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 47m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

5:30 am-5:21 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$387

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Thu 5/1

2:40 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/4

3:35 pm-8:45 am

2 stops14h 10m

$603

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Sat 5/17

12:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$179

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Sun 6/1

6:39 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 49m

$214

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Mon 6/2

6:30 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 42m

$236

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Deals found on 4/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia 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

*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 Philadelphia-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($332), American Airlines ($354), and United Airlines ($387) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Delta is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara are Delta ($179), American Airlines ($214), and United Airlines ($236).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Philadelphia 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 3 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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$315Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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