Santa Barbara

$74+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SEA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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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 January 29, 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$35

Cheapest round-trip flight

$42

Cheapest airline

Aeromexico

Most popular destination

San Francisco (SFO)

Good round-trip deal

$132 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara is currently to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara is currently to Sacramento Intl.
On average, Aeromexico currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara (avg. price of $410).
San Francisco (SFO) is currently the most popular flight destination from Santa Barbara (average round-trip price of $461).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Barbara.

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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 January 29, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/102:38 pm
SBA
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/1711:18 am
SEA
-
SBA
Nonstop2h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/104:50 pm
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Tue 3/175:30 am
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/107:20 am
SBA
-
SEA
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Tue 3/177:00 am
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$156
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/262:38 pm
SBA
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/2811:18 am
SEA
-
SBA
Nonstop2h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/46:00 am
SBA
-
SEA
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Wed 3/1111:15 am
SEA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/253:00 pm
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Sun 3/19:10 am
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$169
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/265:40 pm
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Sat 2/289:35 am
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$171
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 1/27$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 4/912:35 pm
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/2212:10 pm
SEA
-
SBA
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/29$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/243:00 pm
SBA
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Tue 3/37:50 pm
LAS
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/102:38 pm
SBA
-
SLC
1 stop8h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/146:20 am
SLC
-
SBA
1 stop8h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/117:20 am
SBA
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Wed 3/259:25 pm
LAS
-
SBA
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$221

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 January 29, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Seattle

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

2:38 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/11

11:18 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$137

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

2:38 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/17

11:18 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$137

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

4:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop7h 11m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/17

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$147

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

7:20 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/17

4:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$156

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

2:38 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/28

11:18 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$157

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

3:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/1

9:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$169

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

5:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/28

9:35 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$171

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

2:38 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/1

11:18 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$177

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

3:00 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/3

7:50 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$205

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

1:55 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/25

9:25 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$221

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 January
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

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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 Seattle. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 76 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 $56). Flying from Santa Barbara in July will prove the most costly (average of $134). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 January 29, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Santa Barbara have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

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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 January 29, 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, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. 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 $75 to Sacramento (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $464 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 Augusta Bush Field ($78), Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque ($112), and Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage ($120).

  • 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 $828
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle starting at $1,222
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Denver starting at $1,444

  • 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?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara. At this moment in time July 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 $147 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Portland from $167 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas from $205 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco from $217 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento from $223 round trip

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