What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara round-trip from $337. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $350, and United Airlines, from $447. Users have found that American Airlines is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $157 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $162 and United Airlines from $336 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 27% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

To save up to 71% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 38 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Tampa to Santa Barbara from $393 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $598 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from Tampa in September are about $362 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $149.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Tampa-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 Tampa-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa 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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$337 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$157 (Delta)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$445

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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

Wed 5/77:05 amTPA - SBA

1 stop7h 57mDelta

Tue 5/138:30 amSBA - TPA

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$313

Wed 7/164:25 pmTPA - SBA

2 stops10h 33mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/264:54 pmSBA - TPA

2 stops9h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$327

Wed 5/145:41 pmTPA - SBA

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/197:24 pmSBA - TPA

2 stops12h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$337

Sat 4/264:55 pmTPA - SBA

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Thu 5/112:20 pmSBA - TPA

1 stop9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$607

Tue 4/299:00 amTPA - SBA

2 stops34h 54mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/35:34 pmSBA - TPA

2 stops20h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$739

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Wed 5/145:41 pmTPA - SBA

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/197:24 pmSBA - TPA

2 stops12h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$337

Wed 5/143:20 pmTPA - SBA

1 stop8h 10mDelta

Mon 5/198:30 amSBA - TPA

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$350

Wed 5/148:50 amTPA - SBA

3 stops15h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/197:40 pmSBA - TPA

2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$447

Fri 5/234:40 pmTPA - SBA

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Mon 5/2612:20 pmSBA - TPA

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/14

$467

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Sat 4/264:55 pmTPA - SBA

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Thu 5/112:20 pmSBA - TPA

1 stop9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$607

Tue 4/299:00 amTPA - SBA

2 stops34h 54mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/35:34 pmSBA - TPA

2 stops20h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$739

Wed 5/77:05 amTPA - SBA

1 stop7h 57mDelta

Tue 5/138:30 amSBA - TPA

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$313

Mon 5/126:58 pmTPA - SBA

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/197:40 pmSBA - TPA

1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$351

Wed 5/145:41 pmTPA - SBA

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/197:24 pmSBA - TPA

2 stops12h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$337

One-way flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Tampa to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Sat 5/241:38 pmTPA - SBA

1 stop9h 52mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$157

Sat 5/245:45 amTPA - SBA

2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$162

Sat 5/246:00 amTPA - SBA

3 stops20h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$336

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TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Wed 5/14

5:41 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/19

7:24 pm-10:38 am

2 stops12h 14m

$337

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Wed 5/14

3:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/19

8:30 am-7:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$350

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Wed 5/14

8:50 am-9:06 pm

3 stops15h 16m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/19

7:40 pm-11:06 am

2 stops12h 26m

$447

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Fri 5/23

4:40 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/26

12:20 pm-12:50 am

2 stops9h 30m

$467

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Sat 5/24

1:38 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$157

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Sat 5/24

5:45 am-12:34 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$162

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-11:58 pm

3 stops20h 58m

$336

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Tampa-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-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 Tampa-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 Tampa to Santa Barbara

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Estimated round-trip price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara

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

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

When flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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

4,279 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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

7,918 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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

8,658 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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

4,279 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara round-trip from $337. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $350, and United Airlines, from $447. Users have found that American Airlines is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to Santa Barbara one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $157 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $162 and United Airlines from $336 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa 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 Tampa to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Tampa 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 Tampa to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$272	Average$352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$272	Average$445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$298	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 15, 2025.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara round-trip?

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

How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

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

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

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