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$99+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Denver (SBA - DEN)

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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — DEN
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Denver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/315:00 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/58:06 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/171:00 pmSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/218:06 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/181:10 pmSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Sun 12/215:30 amDEN - SBA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/17$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/265:00 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:06 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/1812:39 pmSBA - DEN
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Sun 12/215:30 amDEN - SBA
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/17$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/165:05 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/238:06 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/165:50 amSBA - DEN
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Tue 12/236:15 amDEN - SBA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/16$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/317:39 pmSBA - DEN
1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/56:02 amDEN - SBA
2 stops16h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/196:12 amSBA - DEN
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/247:10 amDEN - SBA
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Sat 12/274:55 pmSBA - DEN
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Fri 1/27:10 amDEN - SBA
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/16$288

Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Denver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Denver (DEN). 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 November 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$348

Good round-trip deal

$368 or less

Good one-way deal

$235 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Denver 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 November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Denver that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Denver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

5:00 am-8:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Denver Intl

Sun 1/11

7:10 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$239

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

5:00 am-8:26 am

Nonstop2h 26m

Denver Intl

Sat 2/21

11:31 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$239

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/18

1:10 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Denver Intl

Sun 12/21

5:30 am-9:55 am

1 stop5h 25m

$249

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

5:00 am-8:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Denver Intl

Tue 1/6

7:50 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$249

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/19

6:20 am-12:19 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Denver Intl

Thu 1/22

11:31 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$249

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/26

5:06 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Denver Intl

Mon 12/29

8:06 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$249

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

7:20 am-10:53 am

1 stop26h 33m

Denver Intl

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$258

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

7:20 am-10:53 am

1 stop26h 33m

Denver Intl

Mon 2/9

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$258

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/17

5:05 am-8:29 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$99

Santa BarbaraDenver

SBA - DEN

SBADEN

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/17

5:40 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 29m

$109

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Deals found on 11/18

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Denver

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Denver in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Denver flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Denver flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Denver flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Denver flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Denver flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Denver

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Denver from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Denver?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Denver. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Barbara to Denver may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Denver (average of $36). Flying from Santa Barbara to Denver in June is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to DEN?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Denver in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Denver?

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. 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 Denver. Reviews last updated November 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Denver to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Denver. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    If you wish to fly to Denver from Santa Barbara, then you need to book flights from Santa Barbara to Denver Intl. There is 1 flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Denver Intl (DEN) per day to choose from. Flights to Denver from Santa Barbara are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Denver Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to Denver flight route?

    This flight path from Santa Barbara to Denver Intl was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Santa Barbara to Denver in just under 2h 20m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 914 mi between Santa Barbara and Denver. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Denver is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $191 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $229. Southwest is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Denver one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $99 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $109 and Southwest from $114 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Santa Barbara to Denver on time: Copa Airlines (100%), United Airlines (89%), Southwest (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    While on average a flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is generally $399, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $142. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Denver Intl), you can expect to pay $239 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Denver (average of $36). Flying from Santa Barbara to Denver in June is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 Denver

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Denver. 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 November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$191Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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