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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to McAllen (SBA - MFE)

SBA — MFE
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to McAllen (MFE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$558
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to McAllen in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-McAllen flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-McAllen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-McAllen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-McAllen flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-McAllen flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to McAllen

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to McAllen (average of $105). Flying from Santa Barbara to McAllen in February is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 McAllen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to McAllen. 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 McAllen. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to McAllen, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to McAllen round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to McAllen, with prices starting at $326. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $383 round trip.

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to McAllen (average of $105). Flying from Santa Barbara to McAllen in February is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to McAllen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to McAllen. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$383Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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