$174+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CMH
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to ColumbusExplore 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 6, 2026.
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 6, 2026.
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/83:25 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Sun 10/115:15 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2![Southwest logo]()
$392
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.
Tue 11/174:12 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop10h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 11/183:25 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 12/225:30 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Mon 12/287:00 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6![Southwest logo]()
$465
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1712:10 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 7/216:00 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$505
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1710:10 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Mon 9/213:30 pm
CMH
- SBA
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2![Southwest logo]()
$506
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.
Fri 7/1712:37 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 7/213:30 pm
CMH
- SBA
2 stops11h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$510
Best flights from Santa Barbara to ColumbusDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/83:25 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Sun 10/113:35 pm
CMH
- SBA
2 stops11h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2![Southwest logo]()
$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/174:12 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop10h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 11/183:25 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3![United Airlines logo]()
$457
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1712:10 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 7/216:00 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$505
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 12/2210:40 am
SBA
- CMH
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Mon 12/287:00 pm
CMH
- SBA
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6![Southwest logo]()
$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 12/1212:15 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 12/159:00 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5![United Airlines logo]()
$513
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1710:10 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Mon 9/213:30 pm
CMH
- SBA
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2![Southwest logo]()
$506
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to ColumbusDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Data last updated July 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Data last updated July 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1712:10 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 7/216:00 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2![American Airlines logo]()
$505
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.
Fri 7/1712:37 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 7/213:30 pm
CMH
- SBA
2 stops11h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$510
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 7/285:05 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/17:30 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6![Southwest logo]()
$557
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 7/286:00 am
SBA
- CMH
2 stops11h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 8/16:00 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6![American Airlines logo]()
$562
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to ColumbusSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:35 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3![United Airlines logo]()
$174
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/174:47 pm
SBA
- CMH
2 stops13h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/3![Delta logo]()
$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1710:10 am
SBA
- CMH
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/3![Southwest logo]()
$196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 9/195:00 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5![United Airlines logo]()
$202
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/164:25 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/5![Southwest logo]()
$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/167:28 pm
SBA
- CMH
3 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$464
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:28 pm
SBA
- CMH
3 stops25h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$478
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:00 am
SBA
- CMH
2 stops13h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$769
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 July 6, 2026.
Round-trip from | $392 (Southwest) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $174 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | December |
Average price | $573 |
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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 July 6, 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA - CMH
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/8
3:25 pm-12:55 am
1 stop6h 30m
Columbus
Sun 10/11
3:35 pm-12:05 am
2 stops11h 30m
$397
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA - CMH
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Tue 11/17
4:12 pm-5:24 am
1 stop10h 12m
Columbus
Wed 11/18
3:25 pm-7:44 pm
1 stop7h 19m
$457
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA - CMH
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Tue 12/22
10:40 am-10:15 pm
2 stops8h 35m
Columbus
Mon 12/28
7:00 pm-12:05 am
2 stops8h 05m
$476
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA - CMH
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Fri 7/17
12:10 pm-10:53 pm
1 stop7h 43m
Columbus
Tue 7/21
6:00 pm-9:58 pm
1 stop6h 58m
$505
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA - CMH
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Thu 9/17
10:10 am-10:50 pm
1 stop9h 40m
Columbus
Mon 9/21
3:30 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops9h 40m
$506
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA - CMH
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Sat 12/12
12:15 pm-10:21 pm
1 stop7h 06m
Columbus
Tue 12/15
9:00 am-12:55 pm
1 stop6h 55m
$513
Cheapest one-way
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA - CMH
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Mon 8/17
6:35 pm-5:22 am
1 stop7h 47m
$174
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA - CMH
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Mon 8/17
4:47 pm-8:57 am
2 stops13h 10m
$179
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA - CMH
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Mon 8/17
10:10 am-11:00 pm
2 stops9h 50m
$196
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA - CMH
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Sat 9/19
5:00 am-2:34 pm
1 stop6h 34m
$202
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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus (average of $257). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus in July is currently the most expensive (average of $573). 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 July 6, 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.
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$367 | Average$422 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$370 | Average$492 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |