$185+ 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
Sep 20 — Sep 271
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 August 21, 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 August 21, 2026.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/12:17 pm -
1 stop20h 21m
Wed 9/97:00 am -
1 stop13h 34m
Deal found 8/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$369
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/96:52 pm -
1 stop17h 29m
Mon 10/126:17 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 8/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$370
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/15:45 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 9/911:10 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 12/125:30 am -
1 stop5h 22m
Sat 12/125:05 pm -
2 stops8h 58m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$394
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:08 am -
2 stops15h 51m
Sun 10/186:17 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 8/17![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 10/93:25 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Mon 10/127:00 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/142:29 pm -
2 stops7h 15m
Sun 10/186:00 am -
2 stops7h 52m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$424
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Thu 10/1510:09 am -
1 stop11h 50m
Mon 10/196:14 pm -
1 stop24h 45m
Deal found 8/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/155:30 am -
2 stops7h 30m
Tue 10/273:05 pm -
2 stops8h 00m
Deal found 8/18![Southwest logo]()
$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/1512:35 pm -
1 stop7h 22m
Mon 10/195:25 am -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$441
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 August 21, 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 August 21, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/1012:33 pm -
1 stop7h 14m
Sat 9/123:29 pm -
1 stop6h 42m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/15:45 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 9/911:10 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/107:07 pm -
2 stops11h 31m
Sat 9/128:02 am -
2 stops12h 56m
Deal found 8/19![American Airlines logo]()
$379
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Thu 10/1510:09 am -
1 stop11h 50m
Mon 10/196:14 pm -
1 stop24h 45m
Deal found 8/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/142:29 pm -
2 stops7h 15m
Sun 10/186:00 am -
2 stops7h 52m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/295:00 am -
1 stop5h 42m
Sat 10/37:30 am -
1 stop7h 14m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$459
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/12:17 pm -
1 stop20h 21m
Wed 9/97:00 am -
1 stop13h 34m
Deal found 8/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/15:45 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 9/911:10 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/26:10 am -
1 stop6h 23m
Sun 9/64:20 pm -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/116:00 am -
1 stop6h 22m
Tue 9/1511:22 am -
2 stops10h 20m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/295:00 am -
1 stop5h 42m
Sat 10/37:30 am -
1 stop7h 14m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$459
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 August 21, 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 August 21, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/153:25 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 8/19![Southwest logo]()
$185
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 10/92:25 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 8/18![Southwest logo]()
$186
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/92:29 pm -
2 stops7h 15m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sun 10/256:35 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 8/20![Southwest logo]()
$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/151:30 pm -
2 stops7h 53m
Deal found 8/19![American Airlines logo]()
$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/156:22 am -
3 stops15h 22m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$459
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/96:52 pm -
3 stops36h 37m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$592
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/256:52 pm -
3 stops41h 13m
Deal found 8/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$710
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 10/157:30 am -
2 stops14h 29m
Deal found 8/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$723
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1510:09 am -
3 stops21h 20m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,517
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $369 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $185 (Southwest) |
Popular in | September |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $433 |
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Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Thu 9/10
12:33 pm-9:47 pm
1 stop7h 14m
Kansas City
Sat 9/12
3:29 pm-8:11 pm
1 stop6h 42m
$369
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/1
5:45 am-2:45 pm
1 stop7h 00m
Kansas City
Wed 9/9
11:10 am-5:05 pm
2 stops7h 55m
$374
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Thu 9/10
7:07 pm-8:38 am
2 stops11h 31m
Kansas City
Sat 9/12
8:02 am-6:58 pm
2 stops12h 56m
$379
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Wed 10/14
2:29 pm-11:44 pm
2 stops7h 15m
Kansas City
Sun 10/18
6:00 am-11:52 am
2 stops7h 52m
$424
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/15
10:09 am-11:59 pm
1 stop11h 50m
Kansas City
Mon 10/19
6:14 pm-4:59 pm
1 stop24h 45m
$431
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/29
5:00 am-12:42 pm
1 stop5h 42m
Kansas City
Sat 10/3
7:30 am-12:44 pm
1 stop7h 14m
$459
Cheapest one-way
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Fri 10/9
2:25 pm-11:20 pm
1 stop6h 55m
$186
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Fri 10/9
2:29 pm-11:44 pm
2 stops7h 15m
$191
Quickest one-way
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Sun 10/25
6:35 pm-1:55 am
1 stop5h 20m
$220
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/15
1:30 pm-11:23 pm
2 stops7h 53m
$264
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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 August 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$270 | Average$441 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$321 | Average$438 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$398 | Average$532 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |