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$149+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CMH
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$342
From Santa Barbara to Columbus
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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 July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/201:01 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/238:20 amCMH - SBA
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/238:40 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops10h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/254:53 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/107:40 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop19h 06mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/136:43 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop26h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 11/910:40 amSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Thu 11/137:35 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/105:05 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops14h 00mDelta
Sun 10/121:45 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/30$415

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Price

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/20

1:01 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbus

Sat 8/23

8:20 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$297

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

8:40 pm-9:58 am

2 stops10h 18m

Columbus

Sat 10/25

4:53 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$333

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

7:40 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop19h 06m

Columbus

Mon 10/13

6:43 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop26h 58m

$375

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/9

10:40 am-7:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbus

Thu 11/13

7:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$403

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

5:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops14h 00m

Columbus

Sun 10/12

1:45 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$415

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

1:17 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$149

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/24

5:30 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$292

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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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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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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 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 4 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.

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

    Currently priced at $297, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $333 and $375, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus for 27% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus

Discover the top 4 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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