How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata?

A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata can take about 4h 52m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. 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 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Arcata ranges from 0.3 - 8.4 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Arcata when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Arcata, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 57.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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

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Wed 12/312:08 pmSBA - ACV

1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:14 amACV - SBA

1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$419

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Tue 1/136:00 amSBA - ACV

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/217:15 amACV - SBA

1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

Thu 1/155:00 amSBA - ACV

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/217:15 amACV - SBA

1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

Mon 1/126:00 amSBA - ACV

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/232:09 pmACV - SBA

1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

Tue 1/135:00 amSBA - ACV

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2012:30 pmACV - SBA

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

Fri 1/165:00 amSBA - ACV

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1912:30 pmACV - SBA

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

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Thu 1/228:15 amACV - SBA

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Deal found 12/27

$339

Mon 1/126:00 amSBA - ACV

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

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1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

Wed 1/146:00 amSBA - ACV

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

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1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

Wed 1/146:51 pmSBA - ACV

1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1912:30 pmACV - SBA

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

Tue 1/136:51 pmSBA - ACV

1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines

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1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

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1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

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1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

Thu 1/156:51 pmSBA - ACV

1 stop3h 37mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/207:15 amACV - SBA

1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

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Wed 12/312:08 pmSBA - ACV

1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/37:14 amACV - SBA

1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$419

Sat 1/105:00 amSBA - ACV

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/142:09 pmACV - SBA

1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$344

Mon 1/126:00 amSBA - ACV

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/232:09 pmACV - SBA

1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

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1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

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2 stops23h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$432

Mon 1/126:00 amSBA - ACV

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/228:15 amACV - SBA

2 stops15h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$433

Wed 1/142:31 pmSBA - ACV

2 stops20h 21mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/217:15 amACV - SBA

2 stops16h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$772

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Arcata
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Mon 1/56:10 amSBA - ACV

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$400

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Round-trip from	$339 (United Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$578

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Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

Arcata Eureka

Wed 1/21

7:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

$339

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/15

5:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Arcata Eureka

Wed 1/21

7:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

$339

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Arcata Eureka

Fri 1/23

2:09 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$339

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

5:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Arcata Eureka

Tue 1/20

12:30 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$339

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/16

5:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Arcata Eureka

Mon 1/19

12:30 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$339

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Arcata Eureka

Thu 1/22

8:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop3h 40m

$339

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Arcata Eureka

Mon 1/19

12:30 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$339

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

Arcata Eureka

Tue 1/20

2:09 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$339

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

6:51 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Arcata Eureka

Mon 1/19

12:30 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$339

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

6:51 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Arcata Eureka

Mon 1/19

12:30 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$339

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Arcata flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata (average of $83). Flying from Santa Barbara to Arcata in February is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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?

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 59% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Arcata

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

9,113 reviews

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

9,113 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata?
A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata can take about 4h 52m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. 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 43% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Arcata (average of $83). Flying from Santa Barbara to Arcata in February is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$221	Average$384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Arcata

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