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$158+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa (SBA - TPA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TPA
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tampa (TPA). 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 January 16, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$327
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$158
(Alaska Airlines)

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Average price

$350
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/109:57 amSBA - TPA
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/187:00 amTPA - SBA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/155:00 amSBA - TPA
2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/217:00 amTPA - SBA
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 1/314:19 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop10h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/47:00 amTPA - SBA
1 stop11h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/147:15 amSBA - TPA
2 stops12h 27mDelta
Mon 2/174:44 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/16$1,324

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/10

9:57 am-10:26 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Tampa

Tue 2/18

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

$327

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/15

5:00 am-5:51 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Tampa

Fri 2/21

7:00 am-2:21 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$347

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/31

4:19 pm-5:39 am

1 stop10h 20m

Tampa

Tue 2/4

7:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$421

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/14

7:15 am-10:42 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Tampa

Mon 2/17

4:44 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$1,324

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/29

4:19 pm-5:39 am

1 stop10h 20m

$158

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/29

7:15 am-10:42 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$164

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/21

12:25 pm-12:13 am

1 stop8h 48m

$400

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/21

5:06 pm-10:41 am

3 stops14h 35m

$461

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Deals found on 1/15

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa

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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

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($327), United Airlines ($347), and Alaska Airlines ($421) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Tampa. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $158 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $164 and $400, 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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