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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Fresno (SBA - FAT)

SBA — FAT
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Fresno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Fresno (FAT). 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 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$289
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Fresno Airterminal flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Fresno

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 Fresno 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-Fresno flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Fresno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Fresno flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Fresno 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-Fresno 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 Fresno

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Fresno (average of $179). Flying from Santa Barbara to Fresno in March is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 Fresno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fresno. 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 Fresno. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Fresno by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Fresno (average of $179). Flying from Santa Barbara to Fresno in March is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 Fresno

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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