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$589+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Athens (ATH)

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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ATH
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Athens

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Athens
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/65:00 am
SBA
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ATH
3 stops22h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 2/82:00 pm
ATH
-
SBA
2 stops37h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$795
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/206:00 am
SBA
-
ATH
2 stops33h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 3/2612:50 pm
ATH
-
SBA
2 stops42h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$838

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Athens (ATH). 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 February 3, 2026.

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$838
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$589
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Athens that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraAthens

SBA - ATH

SBAATH

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/20

6:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops33h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/26

12:50 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops42h 51m

$838

Santa BarbaraAthens

SBA - ATH

SBAATH

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

8:33 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$589

Santa BarbaraAthens

SBA - ATH

SBAATH

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-11:45 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$641

Santa BarbaraAthens

SBA - ATH

SBAATH

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

12:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop36h 50m

$658

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Deals found on 2/2

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Athens

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Athens (average of $423). Flying from Santa Barbara to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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 Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. 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 Athens. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Athens, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Athens. 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 Athens?

    United Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Athens in just under 33h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 6919 mi between Santa Barbara and Athens.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Athens round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at $553. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $635 round trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Athens 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 Athens?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Athens (average of $423). Flying from Santa Barbara to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Athens

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Athens. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$553Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$635Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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