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$279+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Italy

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — NAP
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Italy

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Italy. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/2512:38 pm
SBA
-
MXP
2 stops22h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 3/110:25 am
MXP
-
SBA
2 stops34h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$504
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/25:40 am
SBA
-
FCO
2 stops19h 05m
KLM
Mon 2/98:25 pm
FCO
-
SBA
2 stops28h 46m
KLM
Deal found 1/28$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/255:00 am
SBA
-
MXP
2 stops17h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 3/111:40 am
MXP
-
SBA
2 stops31h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/255:00 am
SBA
-
LIN
3 stops21h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 3/16:15 am
LIN
-
SBA
2 stops25h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$608
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/256:23 am
SBA
-
FCO
2 stops16h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 3/17:00 am
FCO
-
SBA
2 stops19h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 3/146:35 pm
SBA
-
MXP
2 stops38h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 3/2111:30 am
MXP
-
SBA
2 stops56h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 4/41:05 pm
SBA
-
MXP
2 stops43h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 4/123:20 pm
MXP
-
SBA
2 stops18h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$704
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/412:38 pm
SBA
-
LIN
2 stops21h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/127:25 am
LIN
-
SBA
2 stops24h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$707
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 1/3010:45 am
SBA
-
FLR
2 stops16h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 2/36:30 am
FLR
-
SBA
2 stops20h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$710
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/136:00 am
SBA
-
FCO
2 stops33h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 3/207:00 am
FCO
-
SBA
2 stops21h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$729
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 8/15:00 pm
SBA
-
MXP
2 stops31h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/1611:40 am
MXP
-
SBA
2 stops19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$738
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 8/91:04 pm
SBA
-
FCO
2 stops19h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 8/1710:00 am
FCO
-
SBA
2 stops21h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$778

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Italy

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Round-trip from

$504
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$279
(Air France)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$590
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Italy 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Italy that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - MXP

SBAMXP

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

5:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops17h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 3/1

11:40 am-9:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

$604

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - LIN

SBALIN

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

5:00 am-11:55 am

3 stops21h 55m

Milan Linate

Sun 3/1

6:15 am-5:56 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$608

Santa BarbaraRome

SBA - FCO

SBAFCO

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

6:23 am-7:45 am

2 stops16h 22m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-5:56 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$613

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - MXP

SBAMXP

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/14

6:35 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 3/21

11:30 am-12:08 pm

2 stops56h 38m

$634

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - MXP

SBAMXP

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/4

1:05 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops43h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 4/12

3:20 pm-12:36 am

2 stops18h 16m

$704

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - LIN

SBALIN

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/4

12:38 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops21h 12m

Milan Linate

Sun 4/12

7:25 am-11:19 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$707

Santa BarbaraRome

SBA - FCO

SBAFCO

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 3/20

7:00 am-8:06 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$729

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - LIN

SBALIN

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/4

12:37 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 53m

Milan Linate

Sun 4/12

7:25 am-11:19 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$784

Santa BarbaraFlorence

SBA - FLR

SBAFLR

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/28

12:38 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 42m

Florence Peretola

Wed 4/29

7:05 am-11:19 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$784

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - LIN

SBALIN

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/14

6:35 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Milan Linate

Sat 3/21

6:10 am-5:51 pm

2 stops19h 41m

$878

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Italy

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Italy (average of $311). Flying from Santa Barbara to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 Italy

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Italy. 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 Italy. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Italy to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Italy. 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 Italy?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to Italy. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

    For as low as $604, United Airlines can have you in Italy from Santa Barbara in 17h 30m. There are 6038 mi between Santa Barbara and Italy. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Italy?

    Most travelers choose Santa Barbara - Rome Fiumicino, Santa Barbara - Milan Linate or Santa Barbara - Milan Malpensa when deciding on the best route from Santa Barbara to Italy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Italy (average of $311). Flying from Santa Barbara to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 Italy

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Italy. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$632Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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