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$157+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Kentucky

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.
SBA — SDF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Round-trip from

$313
(Southwest)

One-way from

$157
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$269
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/273:00 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Tue 6/35:55 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/277:24 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/35:00 amBNA - SBA
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2912:42 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Wed 6/41:49 pmCVG - SBA
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/29$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/295:55 amSBA - CVG
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Wed 6/41:10 pmCVG - SBA
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/104:55 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops12h 44mDelta
Fri 6/131:47 pmBNA - SBA
2 stops12h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/30$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/38:40 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops10h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/88:07 amBNA - SBA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$365
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/75:34 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop19h 52mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/107:10 amBNA - SBA
1 stop13h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/147:05 pmSBA - SDF
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/232:09 pmSDF - SBA
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/155:00 amSBA - CVG
2 stops9h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/196:10 pmCVG - SBA
2 stops8h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/1512:23 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/192:14 pmCVG - SBA
2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/62:18 pmSBA - SDF
3 stops20h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/93:29 pmSDF - SBA
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$621
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/17:08 pmSBA - LEX
2 stops12h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/46:15 amLEX - SBA
2 stops12h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$807

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Kentucky

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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/27

3:00 pm-1:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

Nashville Intl

Tue 6/3

5:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$313

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/27

7:24 pm-7:57 am

2 stops10h 33m

Nashville Intl

Tue 6/3

5:00 am-12:34 pm

2 stops9h 34m

$323

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

12:42 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 6/4

1:49 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$332

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/15

1:12 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/19

2:35 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$337

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

5:55 am-8:40 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 6/4

1:10 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$342

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/10

4:55 pm-7:39 am

2 stops12h 44m

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/13

1:47 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$359

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/14

7:05 pm-9:34 am

2 stops11h 29m

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/23

2:09 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$389

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/15

5:00 am-5:02 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/19

6:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$396

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/15

12:23 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 49m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/19

2:14 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$406

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/8

7:15 pm-8:57 am

2 stops11h 42m

Nashville Intl

Sun 10/12

4:19 pm-11:14 am

2 stops20h 55m

$573

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kentucky

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kentucky?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 Kentucky by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kentucky ranges from 3.1 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Kentucky when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Kentucky by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kentucky, 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 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kentucky

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kentucky. 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 Kentucky. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Barbara to Kentucky?

    While some choose either Santa Barbara - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky or Santa Barbara - Lexington Blue Grass, Santa Barbara - Nashville Intl is the most popular route from Santa Barbara to Kentucky.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Kentucky flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 Kentucky

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$437Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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