Santa Barbara

$187+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara (STL - 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SBA
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 December 19, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$331
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$187
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$482
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Santa Barbara flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lambert-St Louis-Santa Barbara flights.
From Lambert-St Louis to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Santa Barbara
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/286:30 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Thu 1/210:40 amSBA - STL
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$701
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/287:04 amSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/24:25 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$767
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:50 amSTL - SBA
2 stops28h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/25:00 amSBA - STL
2 stops12h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,047

Find flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 December 19, 2024.

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St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/14

4:36 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/21

6:20 am-8:43 pm

2 stops12h 23m

$331

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/9

6:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/14

3:35 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$351

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/9

7:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/15

7:23 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop16h 52m

$360

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/18

12:52 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/25

7:15 am-6:02 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$366

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/12

2:27 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/16

6:32 am-4:14 pm

2 stops7h 42m

$367

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/31

2:49 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$187

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/10

5:03 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 40m

$188

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/10

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$193

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/11

7:40 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$213

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Deals found on 12/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in December.
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 St. Louis-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis to Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

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

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 December 19, 2024.

When flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

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 December 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines from St. Louis to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Currently priced at $331, United Airlines will fly you from St. Louis to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $351 and $360, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $187. Users have also found prices from $188 and $193 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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