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$413+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — FRA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,320
(Expedia)

One-way from

$413
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$803
From Santa Barbara to Frankfurt am Main
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 12/57:15 pmSBA - FRA
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/34:35 pmFRA - SBA
2 stops50h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,320
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:10 pmSBA - FRA
1 stop15h 45mLufthansa
Sat 1/310:10 amFRA - SBA
1 stop16h 13mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12$1,385
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:15 pmSBA - FRA
1 stop32h 35mCondor
Sat 1/31:55 pmFRA - SBA
1 stop29h 14mCondor
Deal found 8/12$1,391
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:00 amSBA - FRA
3 stops22h 00mAir Canada
Sat 1/310:05 amFRA - SBA
3 stops22h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$2,441

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraFrankfurt am Main

SBA - FRA

SBAFRA

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/5

7:15 pm-7:15 am

2 stops51h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 1/3

4:35 pm-10:09 am

2 stops50h 34m

$1,320

Santa BarbaraFrankfurt am Main

SBA - FRA

SBAFRA

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/5

2:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 1/3

10:10 am-5:23 pm

1 stop16h 13m

$1,385

Santa BarbaraFrankfurt am Main

SBA - FRA

SBAFRA

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/5

7:15 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 1/3

1:55 pm-10:09 am

1 stop29h 14m

$1,391

Santa BarbaraFrankfurt am Main

SBA - FRA

SBAFRA

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-1:00 pm

3 stops22h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 1/3

10:05 am-11:58 pm

3 stops22h 53m

$2,441

Santa BarbaraFrankfurt am Main

SBA - FRA

SBAFRA

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/3

7:39 pm-10:15 am

3 stops53h 36m

$413

Santa BarbaraFrankfurt am Main

SBA - FRA

SBAFRA

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/4

7:40 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops41h 40m

$466

Santa BarbaraFrankfurt am Main

SBA - FRA

SBAFRA

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/3

6:05 am-8:45 am

2 stops17h 40m

$539

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Deals found on 8/14

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt am Main Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,091). 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 Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt am Main Airport. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt am Main. On average, Santa Barbara has 0 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day from 1 airline. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,091). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Frankfurt. 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 August 14, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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