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$497+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Europe

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAD
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Europe

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/135:30 pmSBA - LIS
2 stops31h 25mDelta
Tue 12/2311:25 amLIS - SBA
2 stops43h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/10$599
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/106:10 amSBA - LIS
2 stops16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/2311:05 amLIS - SBA
2 stops30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$685
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/125:40 amSBA - LIS
2 stops42h 20mDelta
Tue 12/2311:25 amLIS - SBA
2 stops43h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/10$741
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:48 pmSBA - LIS
2 stops36h 52mLufthansa
Tue 12/235:00 amLIS - SBA
2 stops22h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 12/10$810
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/305:45 amSBA - CDG
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Thu 1/87:35 amCDG - SBA
2 stops22h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/9$886
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/116:10 amSBA - LIS
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/2311:05 amLIS - SBA
2 stops30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$893
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/132:10 pmSBA - LIS
3 stops36h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/235:00 amLIS - SBA
2 stops26h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$927
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/282:08 pmSBA - MAD
2 stops40h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/1511:15 amMAD - SBA
2 stops39h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$928
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/114:59 pmSBA - LIS
2 stops32h 01mDelta
Tue 12/2311:25 amLIS - SBA
2 stops43h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,042
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 - LIN
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/222:50 pmLIN - SBA
2 stops42h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,048
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:10 pmSBA - LIS
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Mon 12/222:10 pmLIS - SBA
2 stops41h 48mLufthansa
Deal found 12/10$1,069
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/262:08 pmSBA - LHR
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 pmLHR - SBA
2 stops37h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,109

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$506
(KLM)

One-way from

$497
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,256
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Europe 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Europe that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraLisbon

SBA - LIS

SBALIS

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

5:40 am-2:35 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 1/21

3:30 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops32h 46m

$506

Santa BarbaraAthens

SBA - ATH

SBAATH

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/19

8:45 am-1:15 am

2 stops30h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 1/31

5:20 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops32h 51m

$506

Santa BarbaraRome

SBA - FCO

SBAFCO

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

5:40 am-9:45 am

2 stops43h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 1/28

5:15 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops32h 01m

$511

Santa BarbaraAmsterdam

SBA - AMS

SBAAMS

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

5:40 am-10:00 am

1 stop19h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 1/31

5:05 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$537

Santa BarbaraParis

SBA - CDG

SBACDG

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

8:45 am-5:05 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 1/24

2:20 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$547

Santa BarbaraParis

SBA - CDG

SBACDG

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

8:45 am-6:10 am

1 stop36h 25m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 1/24

2:20 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$552

Santa BarbaraParis

SBA - CDG

SBACDG

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

1:10 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 1/20

2:20 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$556

Santa BarbaraParis

SBA - CDG

SBACDG

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

1:10 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 1/21

2:20 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$556

Santa BarbaraParis

SBA - CDG

SBACDG

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

5:40 am-8:15 am

1 stop17h 35m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sun 2/1

4:55 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops32h 16m

$559

Santa BarbaraParis

SBA - CDG

SBACDG

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

8:45 am-6:10 am

1 stop36h 25m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 1/20

2:20 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$564

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Europe from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Europe

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Europe (average of $322). Flying from Santa Barbara to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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 EU?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Europe in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. 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 Europe. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Europe. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Santa Barbara to Europe, you will be flying from Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Europe in 17h 50m. Fly via KLM, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Santa Barbara and Europe is about 5860 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Europe?

    When deciding which route to take from Santa Barbara to Europe consider Santa Barbara - Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Santa Barbara - Rome Fiumicino or Santa Barbara - Milan Malpensa as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Europe (average of $322). Flying from Santa Barbara to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Europe

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Europe. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$615Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$699Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$779Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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