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$249+ 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — HNL
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Honolulu

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 22, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Mon 9/145:55 am
SBA
-
HNL
2 stops13h 10m
Delta
Tue 9/229:45 pm
HNL
-
SBA
2 stops15h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$469
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Mon 9/147:24 pm
SBA
-
HNL
1 stop18h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/2210:50 am
HNL
-
SBA
1 stop20h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Wed 8/122:30 pm
SBA
-
HNL
1 stop8h 18m
United Airlines
Fri 8/219:40 pm
HNL
-
SBA
2 stops11h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/19$483
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/122:28 pm
SBA
-
HNL
1 stop8h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/2111:30 pm
HNL
-
SBA
1 stop16h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$496
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Wed 8/121:45 pm
SBA
-
HNL
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Fri 8/219:30 pm
HNL
-
SBA
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/19$507
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Mon 9/286:00 am
SBA
-
HNL
1 stop9h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/299:20 pm
HNL
-
SBA
1 stop9h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 6/291:58 pm
SBA
-
HNL
1 stop10h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 7/310:53 pm
HNL
-
SBA
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$534

Find 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 May 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$469
(Delta)

One-way from

$249
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$689
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

5:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Honolulu

Tue 9/22

9:45 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$507

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/28

6:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Honolulu

Tue 9/29

9:20 pm-10:12 am

1 stop9h 52m

$509
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/9

1:58 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Honolulu

Sun 7/12

9:40 pm-9:17 am

1 stop8h 37m

$552

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/11

7:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Honolulu

Sun 11/15

11:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$552

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

6:00 am-6:32 pm

2 stops15h 32m

Honolulu

Tue 9/22

8:30 am-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$565

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/19

1:58 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Honolulu

Mon 6/22

11:01 pm-11:52 am

1 stop9h 51m

$572

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/23

1:58 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Honolulu

Sun 6/28

11:01 pm-11:52 am

1 stop9h 51m

$582

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/13

5:20 am-2:00 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Honolulu

Sun 11/15

10:15 pm-11:25 am

1 stop11h 10m

$612

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/15

10:40 am-9:10 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Honolulu

Sun 8/23

9:30 pm-11:55 am

2 stops11h 25m

$637

Santa BarbaraHonolulu

SBA - HNL

SBAHNL

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/29

1:58 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Honolulu

Fri 7/3

9:40 pm-11:52 am

2 stops11h 12m

$640

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Deals found on 5/21

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Honolulu (average of $540). Flying from Santa Barbara to Honolulu in November is currently the most expensive (average of $844). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Honolulu?

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 22, 2026.
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
9,751 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Honolulu in about 8h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 53m. 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 $480. Users have found that United Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Honolulu (average of $540). Flying from Santa Barbara to Honolulu in November is currently the most expensive (average of $844). 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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$480Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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