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$144+ Cheap flights from Reno to Santa Barbara (RNO - 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RNO — SBA
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Thu 1/9
Thu 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reno to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reno (RNO) 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 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(Delta)

One-way from

$144
(Delta)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$322
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Cheapest flights from Reno to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reno to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 1/186:00 amRNO - SBA
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Wed 1/225:45 amSBA - RNO
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 1/3$272
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 1/272:40 pmRNO - SBA
2 stops23h 12mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/292:29 pmSBA - RNO
1 stop4h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/3$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sat 1/185:05 pmRNO - SBA
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Sun 1/1911:15 amSBA - RNO
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/3$322

Find flights from Reno to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Reno 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 4, 2025.

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RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Sat 1/18

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/22

5:45 am-11:52 am

1 stop6h 07m

$272

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Mon 1/27

2:40 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops23h 12m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/29

2:29 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$278

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Sat 1/18

5:05 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/19

11:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$322

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Thu 1/16

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$144

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Sun 3/9

6:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$154

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Thu 5/29

5:10 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$159

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Sun 3/9

6:50 am-12:19 pm

2 stops29h 29m

$215

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reno to Santa Barbara in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Reno-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Reno-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Reno-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Reno-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Reno-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Reno to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

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 4, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,605 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,966 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

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 Reno 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 Reno to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Reno to Santa Barbara round-trip from $272. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $278, and Southwest, from $322. Users have found that Delta is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $144. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Reno to Santa Barbara for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Reno 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 2 airlines flying from Reno to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Reno 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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