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$291+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu (SBA - HNL)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — HNL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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 Honolulu (HNL). 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$576
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$291
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$611
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/286:27 pmSBA - HNL
2 stops19h 38mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/411:45 pmHNL - SBA
1 stop14h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$576
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/24:55 pmSBA - HNL
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/511:35 amHNL - SBA
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 8/126:20 amSBA - HNL
1 stop10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/1511:04 pmHNL - SBA
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$613
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/35:25 amSBA - HNL
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Mon 5/511:15 amHNL - SBA
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$693
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/235:45 amSBA - HNL
2 stops13h 47mDelta
Mon 5/268:20 pmHNL - SBA
2 stops12h 42mDelta
Deal found 5/1$964

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

6:27 pm-11:05 am

2 stops19h 38m

Honolulu

Wed 6/4

11:45 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop14h 52m

$576

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/2

4:55 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Honolulu

Thu 6/5

11:35 am-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$583

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/12

6:20 am-2:10 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Honolulu

Fri 8/15

11:04 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$613

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/20

10:10 am-9:15 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Honolulu

Thu 7/24

9:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$759

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/23

5:45 am-4:32 pm

2 stops13h 47m

Honolulu

Mon 5/26

8:20 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops12h 42m

$964

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

6:27 pm-11:00 am

2 stops19h 33m

$291

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

6:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 35m

$309

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/6

5:45 am-4:00 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$314

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/15

6:20 am-12:22 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$322

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/20

4:54 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$397

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Deals found on 4/30

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Honolulu in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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-Honolulu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Honolulu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Honolulu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Honolulu 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-Honolulu 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 Honolulu

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Honolulu (average of $469). Flying from Santa Barbara to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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.

Rainfall in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu round-trip from $576. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $583, and Southwest, from $693. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $291 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $309 and Delta from $314 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Honolulu (average of $469). Flying from Santa Barbara to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 Honolulu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$495Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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