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$278+ 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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — HNL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Honolulu

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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$428
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$278
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$667
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:19 pmSBA - HNL
1 stop19h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/1311:59 pmHNL - SBA
1 stop16h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$428
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/137:19 pmSBA - HNL
2 stops26h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/209:41 pmHNL - SBA
1 stop14h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$524
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:40 amSBA - HNL
2 stops16h 49mDelta
Sat 12/139:33 pmHNL - SBA
2 stops12h 26mDelta
Deal found 10/30$544
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/97:19 pmSBA - HNL
2 stops25h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/137:00 amHNL - SBA
1 stop9h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$550
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:44 pmSBA - HNL
1 stop17h 26mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/219:33 pmHNL - SBA
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$578
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:40 amSBA - HNL
1 stop11h 53mDelta
Fri 11/2111:25 pmHNL - SBA
2 stops14h 41mDelta
Deal found 10/29$584
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/165:40 amSBA - HNL
2 stops13h 45mDelta
Sat 11/2211:25 pmHNL - SBA
2 stops14h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/29$589
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:40 amSBA - HNL
2 stops16h 49mDelta
Sat 12/138:00 amHNL - SBA
2 stops12h 13mDelta
Deal found 10/30$591

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Honolulu

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Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/6

7:19 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Honolulu

Sat 12/13

11:59 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$428

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

6:12 am-3:29 pm

1 stop11h 17m

Honolulu

Wed 3/4

10:00 pm-9:43 am

1 stop9h 43m

$497

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

7:19 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Honolulu

Tue 1/20

9:41 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$524

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Honolulu

Wed 3/4

9:50 am-10:42 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$540

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/6

5:40 am-8:29 pm

2 stops16h 49m

Honolulu

Sat 12/13

9:33 pm-11:59 am

2 stops12h 26m

$544

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/14

7:44 pm-11:10 am

1 stop17h 26m

Honolulu

Fri 11/21

9:33 pm-9:55 am

1 stop10h 22m

$578

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/15

5:40 am-3:33 pm

1 stop11h 53m

Honolulu

Wed 11/19

11:25 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops14h 44m

$584

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

10:45 am-8:59 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$278

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/4

10:13 am-6:58 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$293

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/28

5:40 am-8:15 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$323

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Deals found on 10/29

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu

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 Honolulu in October.
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-Honolulu flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Honolulu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Honolulu (average of $132). Flying from Santa Barbara to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 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 October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Honolulu in about 11h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 33m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2476 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Honolulu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu round-trip from $546. Users have found that United Airlines is 22% 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 $278 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $293 and Delta from $323 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Honolulu (average of $132). Flying from Santa Barbara to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$546Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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