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$175+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to The Big Island

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — KOA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to The Big Island

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/292:08 pmSBA - KOA
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/123:59 pmKOA - SBA
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$672
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:45 amSBA - KOA
1 stop12h 03mDelta
Mon 12/298:55 pmKOA - SBA
1 stop13h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/18$793
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/237:30 amSBA - KOA
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2912:40 pmKOA - SBA
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$803
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/266:10 amSBA - KOA
1 stop10h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2911:20 pmKOA - SBA
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$941
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2910:45 amSBA - ITO
2 stops11h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/128:24 amITO - SBA
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,053
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/316:10 amSBA - ITO
2 stops13h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:40 pmITO - SBA
2 stops17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,503

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to The Big Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to The Big Island flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$359
(Southwest)

One-way from

$175
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$537
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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The Big Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

5:40 am-7:57 pm

2 stops16h 17m

Kona Intl

Mon 2/9

9:55 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops16h 16m

$352

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

5:40 am-7:57 pm

2 stops16h 17m

Kona Intl

Tue 2/10

10:55 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops15h 16m

$360

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Kona Intl

Thu 2/5

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$370

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

5:40 am-6:47 pm

2 stops15h 07m

Kona Intl

Wed 2/4

9:55 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops16h 16m

$387

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

2:38 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Kona Intl

Wed 3/4

9:01 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops14h 46m

$388

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

7:20 am-12:54 pm

2 stops31h 34m

Kona Intl

Tue 2/10

9:10 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$388

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

2:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Kona Intl

Tue 2/10

9:10 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$399

Santa BarbaraHilo

SBA - ITO

SBAITO

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/2

2:38 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Hilo Intl

Tue 3/3

7:41 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops16h 06m

$530

Santa BarbaraHilo

SBA - ITO

SBAITO

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

10:45 am-7:59 pm

2 stops11h 14m

Hilo Intl

Mon 1/12

8:24 am-9:49 am

2 stops23h 25m

$1,053

Santa BarbaraHilo

SBA - ITO

SBAITO

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

6:10 am-5:51 pm

2 stops13h 41m

Hilo Intl

Sun 1/4

4:40 pm-11:59 am

2 stops17h 19m

$1,503

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island (average of $149). Flying from Santa Barbara to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. 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 The Big Island. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Santa Barbara to The Big Island. 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
9,091 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to The Big Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to The Big Island in just under 9h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2429 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to The Big Island 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 The Big Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island (average of $149). Flying from Santa Barbara to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 The Big Island

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$601Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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