How far in advance should I book a flight from South Dakota to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 84% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 41 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Dakota to Santa Barbara from $329 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $329 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Dakota to Santa Barbara?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in November. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from South Dakota in August are about $365 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $179.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SD to SBA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from South Dakota?

For a flight from South Dakota to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara?

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Sat 3/225:00 pmFSD - SBA

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/295:00 amSBA - FSD

1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$464

Sun 3/236:17 amFSD - SBA

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/294:25 pmSBA - FSD

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$484

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Sat 3/225:00 pmFSD - SBA

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/295:00 amSBA - FSD

1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$464

Sun 3/236:17 amFSD - SBA

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

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Sat 3/225:00 pmFSD - SBA

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/295:00 amSBA - FSD

1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$464

Sun 3/236:17 amFSD - SBA

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/294:25 pmSBA - FSD

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$484

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Mon 7/145:03 pmFSD - SBA

2 stops8h 26mUnited Airlines

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$295

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Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 3/22

5:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/29

5:00 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 39m

$464

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sun 3/23

6:17 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/29

4:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$484

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 7/14

5:03 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops8h 26m

$295

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

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

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,766 reviews

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Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,766 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,766 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,766 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from South Dakota?
For a flight from South Dakota to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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 South Dakota to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from South Dakota 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 South Dakota to Santa Barbara

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United Airlines	Cheapest$330	Average$536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$333	Average$508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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