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$192+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson (SBA - TUS)

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TUS
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tucson (TUS). 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$192
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$302
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 6/246:20 amSBA - TUS
1 stop3h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/241:48 pmTUS - SBA
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/215:45 amSBA - TUS
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Fri 4/255:14 pmTUS - SBA
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/24$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/245:45 amSBA - TUS
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Tue 6/242:35 pmTUS - SBA
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/13:40 pmSBA - TUS
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/27:00 amTUS - SBA
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$378
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/217:23 pmSBA - TUS
2 stops23h 27mAlaska Airlines
Fri 4/255:13 pmTUS - SBA
2 stops25h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$667

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson 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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Tucson

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Depart

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Price

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/24

6:20 am-9:29 am

1 stop3h 09m

Tucson

Tue 6/24

1:48 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$287

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/21

5:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 35m

Tucson

Fri 4/25

5:14 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$307

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/24

5:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 00m

Tucson

Tue 6/24

2:35 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$322

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/21

2:15 pm-8:57 am

2 stops18h 42m

Tucson

Fri 4/25

1:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$521

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/8

9:50 am-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Tucson

Sat 4/12

11:31 am-9:10 am

2 stops21h 39m

$623

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

5:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 35m

$192

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/9

12:30 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$197

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Deals found on 3/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tucson in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Santa Barbara-Tucson flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Tucson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Tucson 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-Tucson 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 Santa Barbara to Tucson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tucson from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson in June is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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 SBA to TUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Tucson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 34% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Tucson by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tucson ranges from 0.2 - 2.4 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Tucson when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Tucson by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tucson, 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 87.8 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 Tucson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tucson. 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 Tucson. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Santa Barbara to Tucson to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
9,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
8,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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 Tucson. 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 Tucson round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Tucson is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $287 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $307 and $322 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson in June is currently the most expensive (average of $465). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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