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$145+ 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CVG
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$522
From Santa Barbara to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1612:14 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/207:00 amCVG - SBA
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/1612:40 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Wed 8/204:33 pmCVG - SBA
2 stops8h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/2$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/117:30 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/186:37 pmCVG - SBA
1 stop18h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/114:25 pmSBA - CVG
2 stops17h 00mSouthwest
Mon 8/186:40 amCVG - SBA
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 7/235:01 amSBA - CVG
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/278:00 amCVG - SBA
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$577

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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 July 3, 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 BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

12:14 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 22m

$279

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

12:40 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 8/20

4:33 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops8h 29m

$333

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/11

7:30 pm-7:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 8/18

6:37 pm-10:32 am

1 stop18h 55m

$350

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/11

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 8/18

6:40 am-3:50 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$367

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-7:02 pm

2 stops10h 02m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 7/22

8:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$532

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/2

7:04 pm-11:24 am

2 stops13h 20m

$145

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

5:01 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$185

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/1

7:30 pm-7:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

$213

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati round-trip from $279. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $333, and Alaska Airlines, from $350. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $145. Users have also found prices from $185 and $213 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 Cincinnati

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$264Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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