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$250+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids (SBA - CID)

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CID
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/1512:30 pm
SBA
-
CID
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 4/189:15 am
CID
-
SBA
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/59:45 am
SBA
-
CID
2 stops12h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 8/1210:57 am
CID
-
SBA
2 stops13h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/34:41 pm
SBA
-
CID
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 4/72:31 pm
CID
-
SBA
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/35:00 am
SBA
-
CID
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 4/71:28 pm
CID
-
SBA
2 stops10h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2912:45 pm
SBA
-
CID
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Wed 6/37:50 am
CID
-
SBA
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/25:00 am
SBA
-
CID
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 5/63:13 pm
CID
-
SBA
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$469

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Cedar Rapids (CID). 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$250
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$606
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids 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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

12:30 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/18

9:15 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$369
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

6:27 am-2:03 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/18

2:31 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$369

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/5

12:25 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 8/12

8:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$369

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/3

5:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/7

1:28 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$424

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/29

9:45 am-11:41 pm

2 stops11h 56m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 6/3

12:40 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$467

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/6

3:13 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$469
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/11

4:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$250

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/19

12:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$304

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

4:11 pm-8:45 am

2 stops14h 34m

$333

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

1:05 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$340

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Deals found on 3/19

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids

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 Cedar Rapids in March.
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-Cedar Rapids flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Cedar Rapids flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Cedar Rapids flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Cedar Rapids 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-Cedar Rapids flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cedar Rapids from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids (average of $78). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids in December is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cedar Rapids

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cedar Rapids. 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 Cedar Rapids. Reviews last updated March 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids 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
9,467 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,467 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,467 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,492 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,467 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 Cedar Rapids. 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids in about 5h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 37m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1603 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), and United Airlines ($288) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids (average of $78). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids in December is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Cedar Rapids

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids. 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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