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Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Santa Barbara (SBA) from $332

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SBA
Jun 15 — Jun 221
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 June 10, 2024.

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Average price

$648

Round-trip from

$238
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara.

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

To save up to 84% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 26 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara from $167 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $305 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Columbus Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $224 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $93. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Columbus to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 10, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 7/253:16 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/295:10 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$386
Thu 7/253:16 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/296:38 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$391
Wed 7/33:10 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/79:40 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$486
Wed 7/33:10 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/79:40 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$491
Wed 7/33:10 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/79:40 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$496
Fri 6/283:10 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/65:10 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$506
Thu 7/253:38 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/296:38 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$507
Fri 6/283:10 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/65:10 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$551
Thu 6/203:34 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/111:03 amSBA - CMH
2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$637

Columbus to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 9/52:00 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Thu 9/121:17 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/10$332
Thu 9/511:45 amCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/126:23 amSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$337
Thu 9/511:45 amCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/129:45 amSBA - CMH
2 stops11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$342
Sun 8/113:13 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/145:30 amSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$352
Sun 8/115:29 amCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/145:30 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$356
Sun 8/115:29 amCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/145:30 amSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$357
Sun 8/113:13 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/146:33 amSBA - CMH
2 stops8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$361
Sun 8/115:29 amCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/146:49 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$362
Fri 8/163:13 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/185:30 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$366

Columbus to Santa Barbara flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Columbus to Santa Barbara for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
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Thu 6/203:34 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/111:03 amSBA - CMH
2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$637
Thu 6/209:00 amCMH - SBA
2 stops15h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/111:03 amSBA - CMH
2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$669
Thu 6/203:34 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/16:24 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$692
Sun 6/163:34 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/191:11 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops17h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$732
Sun 6/163:34 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/195:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop14h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$734
Sun 6/169:05 amCMH - SBA
1 stop15h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/195:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop14h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$759
Sun 6/163:34 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/195:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop14h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$813
Sun 6/161:20 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops13h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/195:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop14h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$818
Sun 6/1611:05 amCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/191:11 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops17h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$845

Find flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara 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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$352 - $596

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sun 8/11

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/14

1 stop7h 47m

$352

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sun 8/11

1 stop8h 59m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/14

1 stop9h 26m

$356

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sun 8/11

2 stops10h 04m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/14

1 stop7h 47m

$357

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sun 8/11

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/14

2 stops8h 23m

$361

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sun 8/11

2 stops10h 04m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/14

2 stops13h 02m

$362

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Fri 8/16

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/18

1 stop9h 26m

$366

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Fri 8/16

2 stops9h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/18

1 stop9h 26m

$371

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Fri 10/11

2 stops8h 36m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/14

2 stops11h 52m

$552

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Fri 10/11

1 stop7h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/14

1 stop9h 29m

$596

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Deals found on 6/9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.
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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated June 10, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbus to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,138 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For a flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 2 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Columbus on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $352, but on average you can expect to pay $458.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara for under $700?

    There are currently 9+ open flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $700.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $352. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $552 round trip. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does CMH to SBA mean?

    Columbus Airport is CMH and Santa Barbara Airport is SBA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/10.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara. 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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$359Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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