$121+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MCI
Nov 8 — Nov 151
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 October 9, 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 October 9, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/212:35 pm -
1 stop7h 28m
Mon 12/75:20 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 10/8![American Airlines logo]()
$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 12/212:49 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Mon 12/72:16 pm -
2 stops10h 04m
Deal found 10/7![Delta logo]()
$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Tue 11/108:00 am -
1 stop7h 07m
Wed 11/117:36 am -
1 stop7h 42m
Deal found 10/7![United Airlines logo]()
$353
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 October 9, 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 October 9, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Wed 12/26:06 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Mon 12/76:44 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Deal found 10/9![American Airlines logo]()
$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 12/212:49 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Mon 12/72:16 pm -
2 stops10h 04m
Deal found 10/7![Delta logo]()
$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Tue 11/108:00 am -
1 stop7h 07m
Wed 11/117:36 am -
1 stop7h 42m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 1/2012:45 pm -
2 stops8h 32m
Sun 1/243:30 pm -
2 stops8h 35m
Deal found 10/7![Delta logo]()
$324
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Data last updated October 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kansas City. Data last updated October 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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 10/193:25 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Fri 10/237:05 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 10/4![Southwest logo]()
$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 10/225:00 am -
1 stop5h 42m
Mon 10/267:00 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 10/7![United Airlines logo]()
$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Tue 11/108:00 am -
1 stop7h 07m
Wed 11/117:36 am -
1 stop7h 42m
Deal found 10/7![United Airlines logo]()
$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 11/265:40 am -
2 stops8h 30m
Sat 11/285:55 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 10/8![Southwest logo]()
$496
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 October 9, 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 October 9, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/36:00 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$121
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 11/412:40 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![Delta logo]()
$129
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Mon 11/26:00 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![United Airlines logo]()
$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Tue 12/294:58 pm -
1 stop5h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![Delta logo]()
$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/36:18 pm -
3 stops24h 54m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$757
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:18 pm -
3 stops24h 54m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$895
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/296:00 am -
3 stops39h 59m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,070
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/46:18 pm -
3 stops27h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,216
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
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Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $243 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $121 (Southwest) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $435 |
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Depart
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Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Tue 11/3
6:00 am-3:35 pm
1 stop7h 35m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$121
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Wed 11/4
12:40 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop6h 32m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$129
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Wed 11/4
10:50 am-8:47 pm
2 stops7h 57m
Kansas City
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$182
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/2
6:06 am-1:16 pm
1 stop5h 10m
Kansas City
Mon 12/7
6:44 am-11:45 am
1 stop7h 01m
$243
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/2
12:49 pm-8:42 pm
1 stop5h 53m
Kansas City
Mon 12/7
2:16 pm-10:20 pm
2 stops10h 04m
$262
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Wed 1/20
12:45 pm-11:17 pm
2 stops8h 32m
Kansas City
Sun 1/24
3:30 pm-10:05 pm
2 stops8h 35m
$324
Santa BarbaraKansas City
SBA Santa Barbara - MCI Kansas City
SBAMCI
Santa Barbara
Tue 11/10
8:00 am-5:07 pm
1 stop7h 07m
Kansas City
Wed 11/11
7:36 am-1:18 pm
1 stop7h 42m
$353
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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 October 9, 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.
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCourtney,Sep 2026
DEN - STL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCourtney,Sep 2026
DEN - STL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCourtney,Sep 2026
DEN - STL
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCourtney,Sep 2026
DEN - STL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$321 | Average$461 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$390 | Average$441 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$398 | Average$532 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |