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$121+ 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MCI
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$250
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$121
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$536
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 junio 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mar. 9/167:30 amSBA - MCI
1 stop6h 31mAlaska Airlines
mar. 9/307:00 amMCI - SBA
1 stop13h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/1612:23 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/305:33 amMCI - SBA
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
lun. 7/144:50 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 31mDelta
mar. 7/156:04 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Deal found 6/12$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
lun. 7/142:00 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops7h 31mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/155:15 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/2310:30 amSBA - MCI
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
mar. 12/305:35 amMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$478

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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 junio 12, 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

Fly to

Kansas City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

mar. 9/16

7:30 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Kansas City

mar. 9/30

7:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$250

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

mar. 9/16

12:23 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Kansas City

mar. 9/30

5:33 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 00m

$251

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

lun. 7/14

4:50 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 31m

Kansas City

mar. 7/15

6:04 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$301

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

lun. 7/14

2:00 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops7h 31m

Kansas City

mar. 7/15

5:15 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$306

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

lun. 6/30

4:41 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$121

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

mar. 7/29

5:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$151

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

mar. 7/29

2:00 pm-11:14 pm

3 stops31h 14m

$350

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Deals found on 6/10

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Cheapflights Insights

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.

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Kansas City, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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, Alaska Airlines ($250), American Airlines ($251), and Delta ($301) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 41% 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 ($121), Delta ($151), and United Airlines ($350).

  • 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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