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$306+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara (STL - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SBA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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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 November 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$483

Round-trip from

$306
(Delta)
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.
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024
From Lambert-St Louis to Santa Barbara

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/57:00 amSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/91:06 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$616

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St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/11

12:52 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/15

5:45 am-1:18 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$306

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/11

2:49 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops25h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/15

12:56 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$344

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/19

3:32 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/23

5:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$392

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/23

12:30 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/27

3:40 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 20m

$466

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/1

5:45 am-12:36 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$693

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/1

6:35 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$759

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/1

5:40 pm-11:58 pm

3 stops32h 18m

$1,001

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Deals found on 11/19

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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 St. Louis to Santa Barbara in November.
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.

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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 $350). Flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 November 20, 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 24% 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 November 20, 2024.
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 $306, Delta will fly you from St. Louis to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $344 and $392, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara for 36% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $693. Users have also found prices from $759 and $1,001 on Delta 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 $350). Flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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