$179+ 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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CMH
Sep 24 — Oct 11
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 August 25, 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 August 25, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 12/232:17 pm -
1 stop6h 42m
Thu 12/317:03 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 12/2110:45 am -
1 stop12h 05m
Thu 12/317:20 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 8/22![Southwest logo]()
$406
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 12/2310:45 am -
2 stops8h 30m
Thu 12/319:55 am -
2 stops13h 45m
Deal found 8/22![Southwest logo]()
$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 12/241:04 pm -
1 stop6h 46m
Wed 12/307:03 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Tue 11/176:00 am -
2 stops12h 59m
Wed 11/188:45 am -
1 stop7h 14m
Deal found 8/23![United Airlines logo]()
$472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 12/252:17 pm -
1 stop6h 42m
Tue 12/297:03 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 12/2410:50 am -
2 stops10h 09m
Fri 1/19:00 am -
2 stops11h 39m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 12/241:04 pm -
1 stop6h 46m
Sat 1/27:03 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$495
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 August 25, 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 August 25, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 12/2110:45 am -
1 stop12h 05m
Thu 12/317:20 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 8/22![Southwest logo]()
$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Tue 11/176:20 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Wed 11/187:00 am -
1 stop8h 03m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$467
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/241:04 pm -
1 stop6h 46m
Sat 1/27:03 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$495
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 August 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 25, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/102:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 8/23![Southwest logo]()
$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Sun 9/276:15 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Sun 8/306:35 pm -
1 stop7h 47m
Deal found 8/23![United Airlines logo]()
$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/304:47 pm -
2 stops14h 30m
Deal found 8/23![Delta logo]()
$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Sat 10/105:00 am -
3 stops15h 59m
Deal found 8/23![United Airlines logo]()
$378
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/277:24 pm -
3 stops35h 37m
Deal found 8/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$630
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/47:30 am -
3 stops23h 31m
Deal found 8/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$695
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/307:30 am -
3 stops23h 47m
Deal found 8/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$717
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 August 25, 2026.
Round-trip from | $357 (United Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $179 (Southwest) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $742 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA Santa Barbara - CMH Columbus
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Mon 12/21
10:45 am-1:50 am
1 stop12h 05m
Columbus
Thu 12/31
7:20 am-11:25 am
1 stop7h 05m
$406
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA Santa Barbara - CMH Columbus
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Tue 11/17
6:20 am-4:03 pm
1 stop6h 43m
Columbus
Wed 11/18
7:00 am-12:03 pm
1 stop8h 03m
$467
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA Santa Barbara - CMH Columbus
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Thu 12/24
1:04 pm-10:50 pm
1 stop6h 46m
Columbus
Sat 1/2
7:03 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop7h 41m
$495
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA Santa Barbara - CMH Columbus
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Sat 10/10
2:00 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop6h 45m
$179
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA Santa Barbara - CMH Columbus
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Sun 10/4
6:34 pm-5:21 am
1 stop7h 47m
$249
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA Santa Barbara - CMH Columbus
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Sun 10/4
7:07 pm-9:23 am
2 stops11h 16m
$254
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA Santa Barbara - CMH Columbus
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Sun 8/30
6:35 pm-5:22 am
1 stop7h 47m
$372
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA Santa Barbara - CMH Columbus
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Sun 8/30
4:47 pm-10:17 am
2 stops14h 30m
$377
Santa BarbaraColumbus
SBA Santa Barbara - CMH Columbus
SBACMH
Santa Barbara
Sun 8/30
7:30 am-10:17 am
3 stops23h 47m
$717
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Everything you need to know about your 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus (average of $354). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $862). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Columbus?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Santa Barbara to Columbus flights typically cost between $394 and $687 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $357 on United Airlines (Dec 23-Dec 31).
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 August 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
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$257 | Average$494 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$354 | Average$492 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$378 | Average$422 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |