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$304+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ACV
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
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 July 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Mon 8/101:58 pm
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop4h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 8/158:00 am
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop3h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sat 8/16:15 am
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop5h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 8/57:40 am
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop4h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 12/51:57 pm
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 12/94:00 pm
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop3h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 8/56:15 am
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 8/96:00 am
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Fri 8/78:24 pm
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop3h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 8/107:40 am
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop4h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 7/314:03 pm
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 8/46:44 pm
ACV
-
SBA
1 stop4h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Thu 8/66:15 am
SBA
-
ACV
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 8/97:40 am
ACV
-
SBA
2 stops25h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$489

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Expedia
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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(United Airlines)

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$475
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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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/19

4:06 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Arcata Eureka

Wed 8/26

2:08 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$304

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/10

4:03 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Arcata Eureka

Sat 8/15

8:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop3h 57m

$304

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/5

1:57 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Arcata Eureka

Wed 12/9

4:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$384

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/6

6:15 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 27m

Arcata Eureka

Sun 8/9

7:40 am-9:17 am

2 stops25h 37m

$504
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/23

6:10 am-11:36 am

1 stop5h 26m

$309

Santa BarbaraArcata

SBA - ACV

SBAACV

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/27

4:03 pm-2:48 pm

3 stops22h 45m

$633

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Deals found on 7/17

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Arcata flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Arcata flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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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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 July 21, 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
10,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
10,011 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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 01m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $304. 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 $244, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Arcata.. United Airlines is 46% 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.

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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 July 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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