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$126+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (SBA - MCI)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MCI
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$631
From Santa Barbara to Kansas City
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/1612:22 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/307:56 amMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/164:55 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Tue 9/306:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 8/14$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/254:55 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Sun 9/286:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 8/14$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/295:00 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Mon 9/15:59 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 8/12$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/256:05 amSBA - MCI
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/285:32 amMCI - SBA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/292:34 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops6h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/16:00 amMCI - SBA
2 stops9h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$597
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 12/204:10 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Sun 12/285:35 amMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$602

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Kansas City

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

6:05 am-2:11 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Kansas City

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$251

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

12:22 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Kansas City

Tue 9/30

7:56 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$251

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

4:55 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 09m

Kansas City

Tue 9/30

6:40 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 16m

$257

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/25

4:55 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 09m

Kansas City

Sun 9/28

6:40 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 16m

$279

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/15

4:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$126

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/31

5:50 am-1:18 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$129

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/14

5:01 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 17m

$129

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/15

8:40 pm-9:09 am

2 stops10h 29m

$131

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

8:35 am-9:08 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$144

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/16

5:01 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 17m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($286), American Airlines ($288), and United Airlines ($336) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Southwest is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City are American Airlines ($126), Delta ($129), and United Airlines ($131).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City 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 Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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