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$1,167+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tahiti

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PPT
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tahiti

Best flights from Santa Barbara to Tahiti
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tahiti that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/172:45 pmSBA - PPT
3 stops33h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/217:00 amPPT - SBA
2 stops34h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 1/276:00 amSBA - PPT
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/39:25 pmPPT - SBA
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,629
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/287:20 amSBA - PPT
2 stops22h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/411:59 pmPPT - SBA
3 stops35h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,178
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/277:20 amSBA - PPT
3 stops23h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/311:45 pmPPT - SBA
3 stops18h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,389
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/17:20 amSBA - PPT
2 stops17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/99:30 pmPPT - SBA
3 stops20h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,408

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tahiti

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Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,167
(Alaska Airlines)

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July

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Average price

$1,140
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Santa BarbaraPapeete

SBA - PPT

SBAPPT

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

2:45 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops33h 50m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$1,167

Santa BarbaraPapeete

SBA - PPT

SBAPPT

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

7:20 am-4:00 am

2 stops22h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Wed 2/4

11:59 pm-1:53 pm

3 stops35h 54m

$1,178

Santa BarbaraPapeete

SBA - PPT

SBAPPT

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

7:20 am-5:00 am

3 stops23h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 2/3

11:45 pm-7:47 pm

3 stops18h 02m

$1,389

Santa BarbaraPapeete

SBA - PPT

SBAPPT

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/1

7:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 2/9

9:30 pm-7:47 pm

3 stops20h 17m

$1,408

Santa BarbaraPapeete

SBA - PPT

SBAPPT

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 2/3

9:25 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 30m

$1,629

Santa BarbaraPapeete

SBA - PPT

SBAPPT

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/12

2:38 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops57h 52m

$3,101

Santa BarbaraPapeete

SBA - PPT

SBAPPT

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$5,552

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Deals found on 12/12

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tahiti (average of $672). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tahiti in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Tahiti?

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

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Tahiti?

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Tahiti can take about 33h 50m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,167. Santa Barbara and Tahiti are separated by a distance of 4087 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Tahiti?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tahiti 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 Santa Barbara to Tahiti?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tahiti (average of $672). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tahiti in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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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