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$79+ 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SFO
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
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 March 16, 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$29

Cheapest round-trip flight

$54

Cheapest airline

Aeromexico

Most popular destination

New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)

Good round-trip deal

$157 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara is currently to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara is currently to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
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On average, Aeromexico currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara (avg. price of $400).
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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 $1,223).
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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 March 16, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:07 pm
SBA
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/53:40 pm
SEA
-
SBA
Nonstop2h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/14$132
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/27:07 pm
SBA
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/63:40 pm
SEA
-
SBA
Nonstop2h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/156:35 pm
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Wed 4/225:30 am
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$154
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/26:25 pm
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Wed 5/68:25 am
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/85:30 am
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/158:25 am
SEA
-
SBA
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$162
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 5/22:53 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop5h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/57:15 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop19h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:10 pm
SBA
-
SEA
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Sat 5/99:00 am
SEA
-
SBA
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/15$167
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/17:07 pm
SBA
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/103:40 pm
SEA
-
SBA
Nonstop2h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$177
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 4/286:00 am
SBA
-
DEN
1 stop16h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/296:45 am
DEN
-
SBA
1 stop16h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/306:25 pm
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Tue 5/51:25 pm
SEA
-
SBA
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14$182
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 5/52:53 pm
SBA
-
DFW
1 stop21h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/67:15 pm
DFW
-
SBA
1 stop5h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/22:20 pm
SBA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 5/56:45 pm
SFO
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$209

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 March 16, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

7:07 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/6

3:40 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$137

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

5:30 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/22

12:10 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$164

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

2:53 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/5

7:15 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$167

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 59m

Denver Intl

Wed 4/29

6:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$177

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/9

4:15 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 5/11

7:08 am-12:07 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$187

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

2:53 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop23h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

4:52 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$223

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop13h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

7:15 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$233

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/7

5:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Denver Intl

Tue 4/14

11:30 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$237

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/6

5:00 am-1:39 pm

2 stops8h 39m

$239

Santa BarbaraDallas

SBA - DFW

SBADFW

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

2:53 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/6

7:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$243

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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 March
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from Santa Barbara. FlightHub 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

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 San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara (average of $44). 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 March 14, 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Santa Barbara would be wise to consider leaving during Friday at noon 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 $147
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $167
Southwest
Southwest
From $97
Delta
Delta
From $78

What are popular destinations to fly to from Santa Barbara?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Santa Barbara everyday are: San Francisco (112 flights per day), Los Angeles (56 flights per day), and Phoenix (48 flights per day).

San Francisco
San Francisco
From $105
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $183
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $158
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $118

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Santa Barbara is Seattle/Tacoma Intl, with prices starting at $66. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
From $66
San Diego
San Diego
From $68
Oakland
Oakland
From $88
San Francisco
San Francisco
From $105

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 March 16, 2026. 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
9,428 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
9,428 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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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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 March 16, 2026.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Santa Barbara are San Francisco, Denver, Seattle. 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 $66 to Seattle (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $452 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, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest have the cheapest prices from Santa Barbara. Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Athens Eleftherios V. ($78), Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage ($97), and Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Albany Intl ($97).

  • 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 $836
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport starting at $839
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle starting at $877

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

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Santa Barbara, consider Chicago. Prices start at $563 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    December 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 $157 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco from $199 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas from $220 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago from $249 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Denver from $257 round trip

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