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$555+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Italy

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — NAP
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$626
(Delta)

One-way from

$556
(Delta)

Popular in

June

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February

Average price

$677
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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 April 30, 2025.

This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:20 amSBA - FCO
1 stop14h 35mKLM
Wed 11/268:00 pmFCO - SBA
2 stops29h 18mKLM
Deal found 4/29$555
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:30 amSBA - MXP
2 stops20h 25mDelta
Mon 5/269:20 amMXP - SBA
2 stops35h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/29$626
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:45 amSBA - LIN
2 stops23h 10mDelta
Sun 5/256:40 amLIN - SBA
2 stops24h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/29$637
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:40 pmSBA - MXP
2 stops29h 20mAir Canada
Thu 5/2212:15 pmMXP - SBA
2 stops36h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$679
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:00 amSBA - MXP
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2012:15 pmMXP - SBA
3 stops44h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$685
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:07 pmSBA - FCO
3 stops30h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/267:05 amFCO - SBA
3 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$704
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1910:25 amSBA - FLR
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/306:35 amFLR - SBA
2 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$704
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/52:04 pmSBA - MXP
3 stops34h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2111:15 amMXP - SBA
2 stops22h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$723
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/107:40 pmSBA - LIN
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2112:45 pmLIN - SBA
2 stops20h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$754
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/84:25 pmSBA - MXP
2 stops21h 50mLufthansa
Fri 5/2312:45 pmMXP - SBA
2 stops20h 13mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$763
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/192:28 pmSBA - LIN
2 stops18h 22mLufthansa
Tue 6/177:00 amLIN - SBA
2 stops18h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$805
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/121:10 pmSBA - LIN
2 stops20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/197:25 amLIN - SBA
2 stops23h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$896

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

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Santa Barbara

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Italy

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - MXP

SBAMXP

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/11

8:30 am-1:55 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 5/26

9:20 am-12:02 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$626

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - LIN

SBALIN

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/13

5:45 am-1:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Milan Linate

Sun 5/25

6:40 am-10:01 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$637

Santa BarbaraFlorence

SBA - FLR

SBAFLR

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/19

10:25 am-4:45 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Florence Peretola

Thu 10/30

6:35 am-11:54 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$704

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - MXP

SBAMXP

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops43h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/28

12:15 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops36h 57m

$744

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - LIN

SBALIN

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/10

7:40 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Milan Linate

Wed 5/21

12:45 pm-12:16 am

2 stops20h 31m

$754

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - MXP

SBAMXP

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/12

7:40 pm-7:30 am

2 stops26h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 5/30

9:45 am-10:05 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$766

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - LIN

SBALIN

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/19

2:28 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 22m

Milan Linate

Tue 6/17

7:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops18h 12m

$805

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - MXP

SBAMXP

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/16

2:28 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops17h 02m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/27

12:45 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$823

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - LIN

SBALIN

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/12

1:10 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Milan Linate

Thu 6/19

7:25 am-10:04 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$896

Santa BarbaraMilan

SBA - MXP

SBAMXP

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/13

6:10 am-9:10 am

2 stops18h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 6/17

11:10 am-10:04 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$898

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Italy

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Italy (average of $703). Flying from Santa Barbara to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,238). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to IT?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Italy. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Italy, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Italy by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Italy ranges from 0.6 - 4.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Italy when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

Temperature in Italy by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Italy, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM 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
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,242 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.

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

    $556 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and United Airlines, with prices starting from $670 and $693, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Santa Barbara - Milan Linate, Santa Barbara - Milan Malpensa or Santa Barbara - Rome Fiumicino 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Italy (average of $703). Flying from Santa Barbara to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,238). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Italy

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$518Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$946Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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