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$277+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Arcata (SBA - ACV)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ACV
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Arcata (ACV). 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$277
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$424
From Santa Barbara to Arcata Eureka
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Arcata
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Arcata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mié. 10/152:04 pmSBA - ACV
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/224:00 pmACV - SBA
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
lun. 9/154:00 pmSBA - ACV
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/206:40 pmACV - SBA
1 stop3h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mar. 9/305:00 pmSBA - ACV
1 stop22h 17mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/46:30 amACV - SBA
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
sáb. 9/202:09 pmSBA - ACV
1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/222:13 pmACV - SBA
1 stop3h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 10/13:44 pmSBA - ACV
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/56:30 amACV - SBA
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/26:30 amSBA - ACV
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
lun. 10/64:00 pmACV - SBA
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$587

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Arcata that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Arcata

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

mié. 10/15

2:04 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Arcata Eureka

mié. 10/22

4:00 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$277

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

sáb. 3/7

7:07 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop3h 11m

Arcata Eureka

mar. 3/10

5:00 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop3h 21m

$314

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

mar. 9/30

5:00 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 17m

Arcata Eureka

sáb. 10/4

6:30 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$429

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Deals found on 9/15

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata (average of $343). Flying from Santa Barbara to Arcata in June is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Arcata. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Arcata is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 60% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Arcata

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Arcata. 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 Arcata. Reviews last updated septiembre 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Arcata have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

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 Santa Barbara to Arcata. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata?

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata can take about 3h 49m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $277. The distance between Santa Barbara and Arcata is about 508 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Arcata round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $224, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Arcata.. United Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Arcata by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata (average of $343). Flying from Santa Barbara to Arcata in June is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Arcata

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Arcata. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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