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$261+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (SBA - MCI)

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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MCI
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$643
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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 September 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2512:40 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Sat 11/15:59 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/28$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2812:40 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops8h 21mDelta
Tue 11/45:55 amMCI - SBA
2 stops12h 16mDelta
Deal found 9/28$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Wed 10/225:01 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Fri 10/241:37 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/29$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Mon 10/208:40 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/236:00 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/29$325
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:23 amSBA - MCI
1 stop6h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/197:00 amMCI - SBA
2 stops14h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$337
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/255:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/16:00 amMCI - SBA
2 stops8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/28$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 11/125:30 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/195:35 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/28$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/234:55 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Sun 10/266:55 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/29$346
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/204:55 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Thu 10/232:00 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/29$348

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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 September 29, 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 BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

12:40 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Kansas City

Sat 11/1

11:55 am-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$261

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/28

8:35 am-7:02 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Kansas City

Tue 11/4

6:15 am-4:11 pm

2 stops11h 56m

$266

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

5:01 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 17m

Kansas City

Fri 10/24

1:37 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$315

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/20

8:40 pm-9:09 am

2 stops10h 29m

Kansas City

Thu 10/23

1:46 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops7h 52m

$330

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

7:23 am-3:54 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Kansas City

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-7:52 pm

2 stops14h 52m

$337

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

5:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Kansas City

Wed 11/19

5:35 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$341

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

5:01 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 17m

Kansas City

Sun 10/26

6:15 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$341

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

4:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 40m

Kansas City

Sun 10/26

6:55 pm-12:05 am

2 stops7h 10m

$346

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Deals found on 9/28

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

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 Kansas City in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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-Kansas City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Kansas City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Kansas City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Kansas City 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-Kansas City 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 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 September 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Kansas City will take you 5h 17m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Kansas City is about 1423 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($231), American Airlines ($270), and Southwest ($286) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Delta is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

Discover the top 4 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$231Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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