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$189+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SDF
Jul 18 — Jul 251
Sat 7/18
Sat 7/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kentucky

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 June 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2312:25 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 9/292:23 pm
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/610:10 am
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Wed 8/128:15 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 8/612:37 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 8/104:56 pm
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/610:10 am
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops10h 45m
Southwest
Mon 8/106:00 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/306:05 am
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Tue 8/44:45 pm
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/146:00 am
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 7/206:37 pm
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/312:10 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 7/712:45 pm
BNA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/14$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3012:39 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop6h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 8/43:31 pm
BNA
-
SBA
2 stops8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/145:05 am
SBA
-
CVG
2 stops12h 25m
Southwest
Mon 7/2011:20 am
CVG
-
SBA
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 9/212:33 pm
SBA
-
LEX
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 9/59:52 am
LEX
-
SBA
2 stops13h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 11/1712:15 pm
SBA
-
SDF
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 11/185:35 am
SDF
-
SBA
1 stop9h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 11/175:30 am
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop6h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 11/189:10 am
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$477

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kentucky

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Round-trip from

$377
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One-way from

$189
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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 June 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Kentucky that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/15

8:24 pm-6:37 am

1 stop8h 13m

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/21

2:54 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$377

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/15

2:05 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 45m

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/21

4:50 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$382

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/23

9:45 am-11:38 pm

2 stops11h 53m

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/29

9:00 am-6:58 pm

2 stops11h 58m

$387

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/12

1:50 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/17

2:40 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$400

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/30

6:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/4

4:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$432

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/14

5:05 am-8:30 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 7/20

11:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$442

Santa BarbaraLexington

SBA - LEX

SBALEX

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/2

12:33 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 9/5

9:52 am-7:54 pm

2 stops13h 02m

$453

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/17

12:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 50m

Louisville Intl

Wed 11/18

5:35 am-11:38 am

1 stop9h 03m

$463

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/18

12:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Louisville Intl

Wed 8/19

8:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$463
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraCincinnati

SBA - CVG

SBACVG

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/17

5:30 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 11/18

9:10 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$477

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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 June 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,859 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,859 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,859 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,686 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,859 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Kentucky?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Kentucky in 8h 13m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Santa Barbara and Kentucky is about 1864 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Kentucky

Discover the top 2 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 June 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$382Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$403Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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