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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara round-trip from $287. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $352, and United Airlines, from $560. You may be able to fly from Tucson to Santa Barbara for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tucson to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Tucson to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that flying from Tucson to Santa Barbara on a Monday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 39 days in advance to save up to 95% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 39 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Tucson to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $375, or $559 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from Tucson to Santa Barbara in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $150.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Tucson-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 Tucson-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 Tucson to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tucson 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
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Round-trip from	$287 (Delta)
One-way from	$144 (Delta)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$372

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tucson to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

Tue 5/205:50 amTUS - SBA

1 stop6h 12mDelta

Mon 5/265:45 amSBA - TUS

1 stop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$287

Tue 6/248:41 amTUS - SBA

1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines

Fri 6/276:20 amSBA - TUS

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$337

Fri 4/111:40 pmTUS - SBA

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Mon 4/145:55 amSBA - TUS

1 stop3h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/25

$352

Tue 6/247:15 pmTUS - SBA

1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/276:45 pmSBA - TUS

2 stops17h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$516

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Tue 5/205:50 amTUS - SBA

1 stop6h 12mDelta

Mon 5/265:45 amSBA - TUS

1 stop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$287

Fri 4/111:40 pmTUS - SBA

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Mon 4/145:55 amSBA - TUS

1 stop3h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/25

$352

Tue 5/207:20 amTUS - SBA

1 stop13h 46mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/264:55 pmSBA - TUS

2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$560

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Wed 3/266:09 pmTUS - SBA

1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/19:59 amSBA - TUS

1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$467

Wed 3/267:15 pmTUS - SBA

1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/16:20 amSBA - TUS

2 stops14h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$603

Thu 4/35:40 amTUS - SBA

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Mon 4/75:45 amSBA - TUS

1 stop3h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$467

Fri 4/46:55 amTUS - SBA

1 stop5h 32mDelta

Mon 4/75:45 amSBA - TUS

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$527

Fri 4/115:14 pmTUS - SBA

1 stop4h 49mDelta

Mon 4/145:45 amSBA - TUS

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$347

Fri 4/111:40 pmTUS - SBA

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Mon 4/145:55 amSBA - TUS

1 stop3h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/25

$352

One-way flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara
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Sat 5/314:55 pmTUS - SBA

1 stop5h 06mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$144

Sat 5/311:00 pmTUS - SBA

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$179

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TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Tue 5/20

5:50 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/26

5:45 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 53m

$287

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Fri 4/11

1:40 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/14

5:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 45m

$352

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Tue 5/20

7:20 am-9:06 pm

1 stop13h 46m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/26

4:55 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$560

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Sat 5/31

4:55 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$144

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Sat 5/31

1:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$179

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

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Tucson to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Tucson to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 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

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 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

7,891 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 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

8,608 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 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.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tucson to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara round-trip from $287. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $352, and United Airlines, from $560. You may be able to fly from Tucson to Santa Barbara for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Tucson to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tucson 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 Tucson to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Tucson 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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Best time to book a flight from Tucson to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Tucson 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 March 26, 2025.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Tucson to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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