Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (SBA - MCI) from $207

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — MCI
Apr 3 — Apr 101

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 March 29, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$207
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From Santa Barbara to Kansas City
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 27% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Kansas City from Santa Barbara average $246. You can even find prices in February for less than $246, as users have found deals to Kansas City from as low as $119. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Kansas City from Santa Barbara. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 126%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (SBA - MCI)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Barbara to Kansas City at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Kansas City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 4/232:06 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/245:50 amMCI - SBA
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$438
Tue 4/235:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/246:05 amMCI - SBA
2 stops11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$477
Tue 6/45:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/266:15 amMCI - SBA
1 stop17h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$512
Tue 4/236:00 amSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/249:16 amMCI - SBA
2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$516
Thu 6/65:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:15 amMCI - SBA
1 stop17h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$517
Wed 6/55:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/261:50 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops12h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$523
Tue 6/45:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/261:50 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops12h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$526
Thu 6/61:47 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/261:50 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops12h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$556
Tue 6/41:47 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/251:50 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$557

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Kansas City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Wed 6/54:11 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/252:17 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$454
Wed 6/54:11 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/257:08 amMCI - SBA
2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$472
Wed 4/174:49 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/215:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$483
Fri 5/174:49 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:00 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$484
Wed 4/176:21 amSBA - MCI
2 stops9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/215:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$518
Wed 6/512:29 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/257:08 amMCI - SBA
2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$520
Wed 4/174:49 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/215:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$549
Wed 4/176:21 amSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/215:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$554
Sun 4/74:49 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/116:59 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$720

Cheap Santa Barbara to Kansas City flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Kansas City specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Prices were last updated on March 29, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 4/232:06 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/245:50 amMCI - SBA
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$438
Tue 4/235:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/246:05 amMCI - SBA
2 stops11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$477
Wed 4/174:49 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/215:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$483
Tue 4/236:00 amSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/249:16 amMCI - SBA
2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$516
Wed 4/176:21 amSBA - MCI
2 stops9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/215:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$518
Wed 4/174:49 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/215:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$549
Wed 4/176:21 amSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/215:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$554
Wed 4/176:00 amSBA - MCI
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/216:00 amMCI - SBA
2 stops17h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$630
Wed 4/176:00 amSBA - MCI
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/215:07 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops20h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$700

Santa Barbara to Kansas City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Kansas City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 4/232:06 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/245:50 amMCI - SBA
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$438
Wed 6/54:11 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/252:17 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$454
Wed 6/54:11 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/257:08 amMCI - SBA
2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$472
Tue 4/235:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/246:05 amMCI - SBA
2 stops11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$477
Wed 4/174:49 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/215:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$483
Fri 5/174:49 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:00 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$484
Tue 6/45:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/266:15 amMCI - SBA
1 stop17h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$512
Thu 7/117:25 amSBA - MCI
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Mon 7/153:29 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops10h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/27$515
Tue 4/236:00 amSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/249:16 amMCI - SBA
2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$516

Santa Barbara to Kansas City flights leaving soon

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Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Sun 4/74:49 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/116:59 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$720
Sun 4/75:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/116:05 amMCI - SBA
2 stops19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$746
Sun 4/76:00 amSBA - MCI
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/116:05 amMCI - SBA
2 stops11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$811

One-way flights to Kansas City from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Those seeking round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Mon 5/206:01 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop27h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$207
Mon 5/206:01 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops12h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$287
Mon 5/202:00 pmSBA - MCI
3 stops22h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$443

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City within your budget

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 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.

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$438 - $598

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Price

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/23

1 stop6h 00m

Kansas City

Wed 4/24

1 stop8h 09m

$438

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/5

1 stop5h 33m

Kansas City

Tue 6/25

1 stop6h 07m

$454

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/5

1 stop5h 33m

Kansas City

Tue 6/25

2 stops10h 19m

$472

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/23

1 stop5h 26m

Kansas City

Wed 4/24

2 stops11h 57m

$477

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/17

1 stop5h 10m

Kansas City

Sun 4/21

1 stop5h 36m

$483

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/17

1 stop5h 08m

Kansas City

Sun 5/19

1 stop5h 10m

$484

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/4

1 stop16h 20m

Kansas City

Wed 6/26

1 stop17h 03m

$512

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/11

1 stop8h 16m

Kansas City

Mon 7/15

2 stops10h 18m

$515

Santa BarbaraKansas City

SBA - MCI

SBAMCI

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/17

2 stops12h 55m

Kansas City

Sun 5/19

1 stop12h 03m

$598

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/26

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Kansas City by month

Plan your trip from Santa Barbara to Kansas City by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City is currently $312 while a round-trip flight costs $493. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (average of $296). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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.

January

$296

February

$308

March

$336

April

$334

May

$346

June

$388

July

$362

August

$302

September

$306

October

$312

November

$319

December

$322

Temperature and rainfall in Kansas City by month

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

MKC

Temperature

28.4 - 78.8 °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 March 29, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Kansas City, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.4
Good
11,481 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $438, but on average you can expect to pay $517.

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    There are currently 3+ open flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City within the next 7 days for less than $800.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($438), American Airlines ($454), and Delta ($515) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. United Airlines is currently priced 9% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SBA to MCI mean?

    SBA stands for Santa Barbara Airport, while MCI stands for Kansas City Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Kansas City flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Kansas City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/27.

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