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

According to our current data, Southwest ($607), and United Airlines ($701) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Tampa.

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

$157 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $176 and $181, respectively.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Tampa flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 Santa Barbara to Tampa?

The most popular airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Tampa.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 30 days in advance, which can save you up to 78% on flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 30 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $404. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $597.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Tampa. Flights to Tampa from Santa Barbara in August are about $384 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $161.

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

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tampa 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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Average price	$397

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Tue 4/296:15 amSBA - TPA

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Tue 5/66:55 amTPA - SBA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$607

Tue 4/295:00 amSBA - TPA

2 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/68:50 amTPA - SBA

3 stops15h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$701

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Tue 4/296:15 amSBA - TPA

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Tue 5/66:55 amTPA - SBA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$607

Tue 4/295:00 amSBA - TPA

2 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/68:50 amTPA - SBA

3 stops15h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$701

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Tue 4/296:15 amSBA - TPA

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Tue 5/66:55 amTPA - SBA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$607

Tue 4/295:00 amSBA - TPA

2 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/68:50 amTPA - SBA

3 stops15h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$701

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa
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Wed 6/48:30 amSBA - TPA

1 stop9h 54mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$157

Thu 6/55:15 amSBA - TPA

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$176

Thu 6/57:05 pmSBA - TPA

2 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$181

Wed 6/46:50 pmSBA - TPA

3 stops15h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$322

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

6:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Tampa

Tue 5/6

6:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 55m

$607

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/29

5:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops13h 40m

Tampa

Tue 5/6

8:50 am-9:06 pm

3 stops15h 16m

$701

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/4

8:30 am-9:24 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$157

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/5

5:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$176

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/5

7:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops11h 20m

$181

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/4

6:50 pm-12:57 pm

3 stops15h 07m

$322

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Tampa 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 Santa Barbara-Tampa 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 Santa Barbara to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 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

4,280 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 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

7,917 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 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

8,667 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 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

4,280 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 Santa Barbara to Tampa round-trip?
According to our current data, Southwest ($607), and United Airlines ($701) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Tampa.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa one-way?
$157 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $176 and $181, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tampa 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 Tampa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$298	Average$421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$308	Average$451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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