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$229+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Cleveland (SBA - CLE)

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 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CLE
Mar 27 — Apr 31
Fri 3/27
Fri 4/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cleveland

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Cleveland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Cleveland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 25, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/81:02 pm
SBA
-
CLE
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Fri 4/1010:05 am
CLE
-
SBA
2 stops11h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Wed 4/86:40 am
SBA
-
CLE
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Fri 4/106:40 pm
CLE
-
SBA
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/24$377
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Fri 6/127:36 pm
SBA
-
CLE
1 stop17h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/155:29 pm
CLE
-
SBA
1 stop19h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/23$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 5/236:45 pm
SBA
-
CLE
2 stops13h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 5/257:29 am
CLE
-
SBA
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/286:55 pm
SBA
-
CLE
2 stops11h 14m
American Airlines
Sun 4/57:00 am
CLE
-
SBA
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 10/281:10 pm
SBA
-
CLE
1 stop6h 41m
United Airlines
Sat 10/318:40 am
CLE
-
SBA
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$542
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 6/126:18 pm
SBA
-
CLE
2 stops12h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 6/152:05 pm
CLE
-
SBA
2 stops11h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$558

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cleveland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Cleveland (CLE). 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 25, 2026.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Cleveland 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 February 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Cleveland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraCleveland

SBA - CLE

SBACLE

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/8

6:40 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 4/10

6:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$377

Santa BarbaraCleveland

SBA - CLE

SBACLE

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/12

7:42 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop18h 48m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 6/15

6:24 pm-10:36 am

1 stop19h 12m

$467

Santa BarbaraCleveland

SBA - CLE

SBACLE

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/28

6:55 pm-9:09 am

2 stops11h 14m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 4/5

7:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

$539

Santa BarbaraCleveland

SBA - CLE

SBACLE

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/12

6:18 pm-9:45 am

2 stops12h 27m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 6/15

2:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$558

Santa BarbaraCleveland

SBA - CLE

SBACLE

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/29

6:55 pm-9:01 am

2 stops11h 06m

$229

Santa BarbaraCleveland

SBA - CLE

SBACLE

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/27

5:48 pm-6:01 am

1 stop9h 13m

$297

Santa BarbaraCleveland

SBA - CLE

SBACLE

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/29

7:19 pm-3:26 pm

3 stops41h 07m

$631

Santa BarbaraCleveland

SBA - CLE

SBACLE

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/29

5:00 am-10:53 pm

3 stops14h 53m

$1,010

Santa BarbaraCleveland

SBA - CLE

SBACLE

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/28

5:00 am-11:15 pm

3 stops15h 15m

$1,010

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cleveland

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cleveland (average of $109). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cleveland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 Cleveland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cleveland. 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 Cleveland. Reviews last updated February 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Cleveland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,345 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
9,345 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,345 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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 Cleveland. 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 Cleveland?

    Airlines like Southwest and Alaska Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Cleveland in about 6h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 48m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Cleveland is about 2107 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($296), offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Cleveland. Users have found that United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Cleveland (average of $109). Flying from Santa Barbara to Cleveland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 Cleveland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Cleveland. 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 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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