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$167+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SDF
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$332
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$167
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$203
From Santa Barbara to Kentucky
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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 August 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/187:39 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/206:47 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/1$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/1312:22 pmSBA - SDF
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/167:45 amSDF - SBA
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/86:52 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/94:06 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/154:55 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops13h 40mDelta
Mon 9/222:18 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/31$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/86:05 amSBA - BNA
2 stops11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/98:45 amBNA - SBA
2 stops11h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/154:25 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Mon 9/225:35 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$359
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 10/107:40 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop19h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/126:49 pmCVG - SBA
1 stop19h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 10/106:05 amSBA - CVG
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/127:00 amCVG - SBA
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 10/105:05 pmSBA - CVG
2 stops13h 47mDelta
Sun 10/128:00 amCVG - SBA
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 7/31$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/185:01 amSBA - SDF
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/213:30 pmSDF - SBA
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 10/106:27 pmSBA - CVG
2 stops12h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/127:00 amCVG - SBA
2 stops12h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$529
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/185:00 pmSBA - SDF
2 stops14h 00mDelta
Thu 8/217:10 amSDF - SBA
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/31$572

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky 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 August 1, 2025.
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

Fly to

Kentucky

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Depart

Return

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Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/18

7:39 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 01m

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/20

6:47 pm-10:32 am

1 stop17h 45m

$332

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

6:52 pm-5:26 am

1 stop8h 34m

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/9

4:06 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$333

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

12:22 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/16

7:45 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 46m

$333

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/15

4:55 pm-8:35 am

2 stops13h 40m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/22

2:18 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$338

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

6:05 am-7:42 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/9

8:45 am-6:39 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$343

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/15

4:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 55m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/22

5:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

$359

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

7:40 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop19h 09m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/12

6:49 pm-11:29 am

1 stop19h 40m

$386

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

6:05 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/12

7:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$393

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/10

5:05 pm-9:52 am

2 stops13h 47m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/12

8:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 58m

$428

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/18

5:01 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/21

3:30 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$520

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

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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.

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 August 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Santa Barbara to Kentucky to help guide your decision. 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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 Kentucky. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Kentucky one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $167. Users have also found prices from $197 and $207 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Santa Barbara - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky or Santa Barbara - Louisville Intl, 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky.

  • 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$393Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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