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$193+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Columbus

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CMH
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 4/3012:32 pm
SBA
-
CMH
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 5/37:25 am
CMH
-
SBA
1 stop9h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/3012:39 pm
SBA
-
CMH
1 stop7h 23m
Delta
Sun 5/36:35 am
CMH
-
SBA
2 stops12h 37m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/305:20 am
SBA
-
CMH
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Sun 5/35:15 pm
CMH
-
SBA
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 9/1612:32 pm
SBA
-
CMH
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 9/217:30 am
CMH
-
SBA
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$474
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1611:33 am
SBA
-
CMH
2 stops19h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/213:01 pm
CMH
-
SBA
2 stops22h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/141:02 pm
SBA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 2/183:30 pm
CMH
-
SBA
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$667

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Columbus (C01). 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 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$343
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$193
(Southwest)

Popular in

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Average price

$512
From Santa Barbara to Columbus
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus 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 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus that are best for you.

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Price

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/30

12:32 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Columbus

Sun 5/3

7:25 am-1:39 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$343

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/30

12:39 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Columbus

Sun 5/3

6:35 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$376

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/30

5:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Columbus

Sun 5/3

5:15 pm-12:05 am

2 stops9h 50m

$381

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

1:02 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Columbus

Wed 2/18

3:30 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$667

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

2:38 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop24h 17m

Columbus

Wed 2/18

6:51 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$1,023

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/21

5:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$193

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

2:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$222

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/31

4:51 pm-9:00 am

2 stops13h 09m

$255

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

7:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops13h 00m

$266

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-5:40 am

3 stops44h 40m

$549

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus (average of $103). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,216 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from Santa Barbara; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Santa Barbara airport to Columbus. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus in about 7h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 22m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2053 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 Columbus round-trip?

    Currently priced at $296, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Columbus and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Southwest for as low as $337. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus (average of $103). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus. 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 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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