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$89+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara

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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SEA
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Santa Barbara

Discover essential information about flights departing from Santa Barbara, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Santa Barbara airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$15

Cheapest round-trip flight

$43

Cheapest airline

LEVEL

Most popular destination

New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)

Good round-trip deal

$234 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara is currently to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara is currently to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo.
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On average, LEVEL currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara (avg. price of $827).
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New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) is currently the most popular flight destination from Santa Barbara (average round-trip price of $713).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

Tue 5/272:00 pmSBA - PDX
1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/37:40 amPDX - SBA
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$157
Wed 5/2812:42 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Tue 6/35:30 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/29$157
Wed 5/2812:42 pmSBA - PDX
2 stops8h 10mDelta
Mon 6/25:30 amPDX - SBA
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/28$182
Thu 6/56:27 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 6/103:13 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$197
Thu 5/226:27 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/258:05 amSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$199
Thu 5/294:25 pmSBA - LAS
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/26:20 amLAS - SBA
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$199
Mon 6/26:27 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/113:13 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$205
Thu 5/296:14 pmSBA - PDX
Nonstop2h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 6/33:23 pmPDX - SBA
Nonstop2h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$206
Mon 6/24:55 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/410:38 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$211
Tue 6/33:00 pmSBA - SFO
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Wed 6/46:35 pmSFO - SBA
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$214
Sat 5/315:25 amSBA - LAS
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Tue 6/310:30 amLAS - SBA
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$224
Thu 5/296:14 pmSBA - PDX
Nonstop2h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/39:30 amPDX - SBA
1 stop8h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$226

Find flights from Santa Barbara within your budget

Find flights departing from Santa Barbara that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on April 30, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Seattle

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/27

2:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Portland

Tue 6/3

7:40 am-12:02 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$157

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

12:42 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/3

5:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$157

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

12:42 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Portland

Mon 6/2

5:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$182

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/5

6:27 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/10

3:13 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$197

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

6:27 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 5/25

8:05 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$199

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

4:25 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/2

6:20 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$199

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/2

6:27 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 6/11

3:13 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$205

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

6:14 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Portland

Tue 6/3

3:23 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$206

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/2

4:55 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop4h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

10:38 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$211

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/3

3:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

6:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$214

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara in April
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Santa Barbara, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Santa Barbara made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate eDreams the highest out of those offering flight deals from Santa Barbara. eDreams has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Santa Barbara. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara (average of $38). Flying from Santa Barbara in November will prove the most costly (average of $107). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Santa Barbara would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Santa Barbara?

For flights departing from Santa Barbara check dates and pricing for the following: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest, Delta. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Seattle.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $182

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $162

Delta

Delta

From $118

Southwest

Southwest

From $132

What are popular destinations to fly to from Santa Barbara?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Santa Barbara everyday are: San Francisco (96 flights per day), Los Angeles (61 flights per day), and Phoenix (33 flights per day).

Denver Intl

Denver Intl

From $145

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

From $163

San Francisco

San Francisco

From $119

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

From $148

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Santa Barbara?

The cheapest city to fly to from Santa Barbara is Oakland, with prices starting at $48. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Oakland

Oakland

From $48

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

From $98

Portland

Portland

From $107

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

From $118

Airline reviews for flights from Santa Barbara

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Santa Barbara travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on April 30, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,405 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Santa Barbara. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Santa Barbara?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Santa Barbara are Las Vegas, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, Denver. Throughout the year, Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, Las Vegas are some of the top choices made by users flying from Santa Barbara.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Santa Barbara for as low as $48 to Oakland, California (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $556 to fly from Santa Barbara.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines have the cheapest prices from Santa Barbara. Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Albany Intl ($118), Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque ($132), and Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage ($161).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Santa Barbara?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Santa Barbara we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle starting at $662
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Portland starting at $708
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City starting at $771
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Atlanta starting at $882

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Santa Barbara?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Santa Barbara, consider Seattle. Prices start at $598 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara. At this moment in time November is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Santa Barbara?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to embark to:
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle from $157 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Portland from $157 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco from $189 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas from $224 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Dallas from $227 round trip

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