$141+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (SBA - MCI)
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SBA — MCI
May 10 — May 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas CityExplore 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 April 10, 2026.
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 April 10, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/74:45 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 40m
Delta
Wed 5/135:39 am
MCI
- SBA
2 stops12h 20m
Delta
Deal found 4/6![Delta logo]()
$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 5/72:20 pm
SBA
- MCI
2 stops7h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 5/137:00 am
MCI
- SBA
2 stops8h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6![United Airlines logo]()
$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 7/17:15 pm
SBA
- MCI
2 stops11h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 7/82:17 pm
MCI
- SBA
1 stop6h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7![American Airlines logo]()
$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 7/14:53 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Wed 7/87:05 am
MCI
- SBA
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/7![Delta logo]()
$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/79:40 am
SBA
- MCI
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Wed 5/136:30 pm
MCI
- SBA
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6![Southwest logo]()
$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 5/52:17 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 5/67:00 am
MCI
- SBA
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5![United Airlines logo]()
$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Sat 7/186:00 am
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Thu 7/236:00 am
MCI
- SBA
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/165:30 am
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Mon 5/188:05 pm
MCI
- SBA
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/8![Southwest logo]()
$394
Best flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas CityDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 10, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/74:45 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 40m
Delta
Wed 5/135:39 am
MCI
- SBA
2 stops12h 20m
Delta
Deal found 4/6![Delta logo]()
$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 5/52:17 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 5/67:00 am
MCI
- SBA
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5![United Airlines logo]()
$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 7/14:53 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Wed 7/87:05 am
MCI
- SBA
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/7![Delta logo]()
$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/275:00 am
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 5/305:24 pm
MCI
- SBA
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7![United Airlines logo]()
$396
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Data last updated April 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Data last updated April 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 5/52:17 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 5/67:00 am
MCI
- SBA
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5![United Airlines logo]()
$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/74:45 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 40m
Delta
Wed 5/135:39 am
MCI
- SBA
2 stops12h 20m
Delta
Deal found 4/6![Delta logo]()
$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Thu 5/72:20 pm
SBA
- MCI
2 stops7h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 5/137:00 am
MCI
- SBA
2 stops8h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6![United Airlines logo]()
$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/79:40 am
SBA
- MCI
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Wed 5/136:30 pm
MCI
- SBA
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6![Southwest logo]()
$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/165:30 am
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Mon 5/188:05 pm
MCI
- SBA
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/8![Southwest logo]()
$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/275:00 am
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 5/305:24 pm
MCI
- SBA
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7![United Airlines logo]()
$396
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas CitySearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 10, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 6/94:53 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Deal found 4/9![Delta logo]()
$141
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 6/84:53 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Deal found 4/10![Delta logo]()
$166
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 6/912:15 pm
SBA
- MCI
2 stops10h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/9![American Airlines logo]()
$172
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 6/275:00 am
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5![United Airlines logo]()
$201
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 6/85:05 am
SBA
- MCI
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/9![Southwest logo]()
$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/37:13 pm
SBA
- MCI
2 stops11h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7![American Airlines logo]()
$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/35:00 am
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7![United Airlines logo]()
$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/234:53 pm
SBA
- MCI
1 stop5h 45m
Delta
Deal found 4/9![Delta logo]()
$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/237:13 pm
SBA
- MCI
2 stops13h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6![American Airlines logo]()
$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 6/84:03 pm
SBA
- MCI
2 stops22h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8![United Airlines logo]()
$324
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $311 (Delta) |
One-way from | $141 (Delta) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $437 |
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Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA - MCI
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Thu 5/7
4:45 pm-12:25 am
1 stop5h 40m
Kansas City
Wed 5/13
5:39 am-3:59 pm
2 stops12h 20m
$311
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA - MCI
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Wed 7/1
4:53 pm-12:18 am
1 stop5h 25m
Kansas City
Wed 7/8
7:05 am-12:00 pm
1 stop6h 55m
$341
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA - MCI
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Tue 5/5
2:17 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop6h 13m
Kansas City
Wed 5/6
7:00 am-12:07 pm
1 stop7h 07m
$371
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA - MCI
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Wed 5/27
5:00 am-12:43 pm
1 stop5h 43m
Kansas City
Sat 5/30
5:24 pm-9:07 pm
1 stop5h 43m
$396
Cheapest one-way
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA - MCI
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Tue 6/9
4:53 pm-12:18 am
1 stop5h 25m
$141
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA - MCI
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Mon 6/8
4:53 pm-12:18 am
1 stop5h 25m
$166
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA - MCI
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Sat 7/11
6:00 am-1:27 pm
1 stop5h 27m
$196
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA - MCI
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Sat 6/27
5:00 am-12:43 pm
1 stop5h 43m
$201
Quickest one-way
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA - MCI
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Sun 7/12
4:53 pm-12:13 am
1 stop5h 20m
$240
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA - MCI
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Sun 5/3
5:00 am-12:43 pm
1 stop5h 43m
$264
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (average of $84). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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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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 April 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$250 | Average$410 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$286 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$286 | Average$430 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$321 | Average$469 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |