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$69+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SFO
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
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 December 17, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$29

Cheapest round-trip flight

$57

Cheapest airline

American Airlines

Most popular destination

New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)

Good round-trip deal

$235 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara is currently to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara is currently to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.
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On average, American Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara (avg. price of $657).
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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 $1,131).
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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 December 17, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/133:00 pmSBA - LAS
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Tue 1/207:50 pmLAS - SBA
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$133
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 2/72:45 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/1011:26 amSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 1/71:10 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Sat 1/105:25 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/14$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/101:35 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Sat 1/176:25 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 1/106:00 amSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/116:18 amSEA - SBA
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 1/73:00 pmSBA - SEA
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Sat 1/106:25 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$156
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 3/72:38 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 46mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/811:18 amSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 1/106:00 amSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1212:35 pmSEA - SBA
2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$158
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 1/86:00 amSBA - SEA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Sat 1/106:25 amSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$159
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 1/156:00 amSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/2212:25 pmSEA - SBA
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/83:00 pmSBA - LAS
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 1/127:50 pmLAS - SBA
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 1/136:20 amSBA - LAS
1 stop3h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/206:00 amLAS - SBA
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$191

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 December 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/10

2:45 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/17

11:26 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$137

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

2:38 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/14

11:18 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$137

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

2:45 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/10

11:26 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$137

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/7

1:10 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/10

5:25 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$147

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

2:38 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/10

11:18 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$157

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/1

5:05 am-9:53 am

1 stop4h 48m

$162

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 1/11

6:18 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 37m

$162

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/2

7:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$162

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

3:00 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

7:50 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$171

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

6:20 am-9:38 am

1 stop3h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/14

5:41 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$191

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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 December
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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, eDreams has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as eDreams 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.

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara

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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 San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 85 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara (average of $27). Flying from Santa Barbara in June will prove the most costly (average of $77). 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 San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Santa Barbara would be wise to consider leaving during Friday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday evenings 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: United Airlines. This airline departs to the following popular destinations: San Francisco.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $144
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $167
Delta
Delta
From $88
Southwest
Southwest
From $112

What are popular destinations to fly to from Santa Barbara?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Santa Barbara everyday are: San Francisco (38 flights per day), Salt Lake City (24 flights per day), and Atlanta (15 flights per day).

San Francisco
San Francisco
From $107
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $144
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $168
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
From $147

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Santa Barbara is San Francisco, with prices starting at $107. Explore other affordable destinations below.

San Francisco
San Francisco
From $107
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From $118
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
From $125
Oakland
Oakland
From $139

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 December 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Santa Barbara have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Santa Barbara are San Francisco, Seattle, Denver. Throughout the year, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver 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 $107 to San Francisco (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $555 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 United Airlines have the cheapest prices from Santa Barbara. Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Augusta Bush Field ($88), Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque ($112), and United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Arcata Eureka ($144).

  • 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 Atlanta starting at $676
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City starting at $1,177
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle starting at $1,222
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Portland starting at $1,650

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

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Santa Barbara, consider Salt Lake City. Prices start at $639 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara. At this moment in time June 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 $151 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas from $171 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Denver from $191 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco from $211 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix from $249 round trip

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