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$264+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ACV
mar 17 — mar 241
tis 3/17
tis 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Arcata

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 februari 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
tis 3/106:00 am
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
tis 3/177:16 am
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fre 2/275:48 pm
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
tis 3/33:59 pm
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop3h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
lör 8/291:57 pm
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
ons 9/24:00 pm
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lör 3/78:15 am
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop3h 39m
United Airlines
sön 3/87:16 am
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop4h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fre 2/275:48 pm
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
lör 2/282:08 pm
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop3h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
lör 2/145:48 pm
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
sön 2/157:16 am
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
lör 2/145:48 pm
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
mån 2/167:16 am
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$460

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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 februari 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$394
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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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Arcata

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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

fre 3/6

5:48 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Arcata Eureka

lör 3/7

7:16 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$264

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

tis 3/10

6:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Arcata Eureka

tis 3/17

7:16 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$264

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

fre 2/27

5:48 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Arcata Eureka

tis 3/3

3:59 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$285

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

lör 3/7

8:15 am-11:54 am

1 stop3h 39m

Arcata Eureka

sön 3/8

7:16 am-12:04 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$368

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

tors 3/5

6:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

Arcata Eureka

fre 3/6

7:16 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$492

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

mån 4/6

2:16 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Arcata Eureka

ons 4/8

2:08 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop3h 29m

$492

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

tis 3/24

6:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

Arcata Eureka

ons 3/25

3:50 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$492

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

lör 4/4

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

Arcata Eureka

lör 4/4

6:50 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$562

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

fre 3/27

2:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Arcata Eureka

sön 3/29

6:50 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop17h 11m

$587

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

fre 3/27

6:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Arcata Eureka

lör 3/28

2:14 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$592

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/12

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Arcata

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 to Arcata in February.
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: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Arcata flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Arcata flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Arcata flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Arcata flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Arcata flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata (average of $82). Flying from Santa Barbara to Arcata in January is currently the most expensive (average of $214). 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.

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 februari 15, 2026.
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
9,294 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,294 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,294 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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 4h 16m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $264. 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 $221, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Arcata.. United Airlines is 42% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata (average of $82). Flying from Santa Barbara to Arcata in January is currently the most expensive (average of $214). 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 februari 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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