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$172+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati (SBA - CVG)

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CVG
Jan 4 — Jan 111
Sun 1/4
Sun 1/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 5, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/276:54 pmSBA - CVG
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:08 amCVG - SBA
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/261:20 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:08 amCVG - SBA
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$434
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:39 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Mon 12/226:25 amCVG - SBA
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/2$567
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:12 amSBA - CVG
2 stops11h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:00 amCVG - SBA
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$577
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Fri 12/125:40 amSBA - CVG
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Sun 12/148:05 amCVG - SBA
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/4$657

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Cincinnati (CVG). 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 December 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$526
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($176 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati 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 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Cincinnati

Route

Depart

Return

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Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

2:45 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop26h 04m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$283

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

1:02 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 2/17

3:18 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$341

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/27

6:54 pm-10:54 am

2 stops13h 00m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/1

7:08 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$406

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/26

1:20 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/1

7:08 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$434

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/15

12:59 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$172

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

6:42 pm-9:38 am

2 stops11h 56m

$644

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

12:41 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$666

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Deals found on 12/4

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

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 Cincinnati in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati in November is currently the most expensive (average of $183). 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 CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 5, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cincinnati

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati. Reviews last updated December 5, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $341, Alaska Airlines can have you in Cincinnati from Santa Barbara in 6h 11m. Santa Barbara and Cincinnati are separated by a distance of 1960 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati round-trip from $264. This flight start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati in November is currently the most expensive (average of $183). 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 Cincinnati

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati. 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 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$264Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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