How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Lexington?

Delta and United Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Lexington in just under 7h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 53m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Lexington is about 1966 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Lexington round-trip?

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Lexington, with prices starting at $296.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Lexington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Lexington flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lexington ranges from 2.9 - 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 Lexington when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lexington, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Lexington?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Lexington. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Lexington?

To save up to 58% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 30 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Barbara to Lexington from $406 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $456 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Lexington?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Lexington. Flights to Lexington from Santa Barbara in September are about $487 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $288.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to LEX?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Lexington 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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Wed 10/16:00 amSBA - LEX

2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/67:33 pmLEX - SBA

2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$518

Wed 10/112:22 pmSBA - LEX

1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/62:58 pmLEX - SBA

2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$529

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Sat 3/78:25 amSBA - LEX

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Wed 3/113:45 pmLEX - SBA

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$297

Sat 3/76:00 amSBA - LEX

2 stops11h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/117:30 amLEX - SBA

2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines

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$439

Wed 10/112:22 pmSBA - LEX

1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/62:58 pmLEX - SBA

2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$529

Wed 10/16:00 amSBA - LEX

2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/67:33 pmLEX - SBA

2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$518

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Wed 10/16:00 amSBA - LEX

2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/67:33 pmLEX - SBA

2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$518

Wed 10/112:22 pmSBA - LEX

1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/62:58 pmLEX - SBA

2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$529

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Mon 10/66:00 amSBA - LEX

2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines

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$342

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Sat 3/7

8:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/11

3:45 pm-8:27 pm

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SBA - LEX

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6:00 am-8:23 pm

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7:30 am-4:22 pm

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SBA - LEX

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Santa Barbara

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6:00 am-9:01 pm

2 stops12h 01m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 10/6

7:33 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops23h 40m

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SBA - LEX

SBALEX

Santa Barbara

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12:22 pm-12:26 am

1 stop9h 04m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 10/6

2:58 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$529

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SBA - LEX

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Santa Barbara

Mon 10/6

6:00 am-9:01 pm

2 stops12h 01m

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Santa Barbara to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Lexington?
Delta and United Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Lexington in just under 7h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 53m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Lexington is about 1966 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Lexington round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Lexington, with prices starting at $296.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Lexington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Lexington 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 Lexington?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Santa Barbara to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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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