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$157+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Miami (SBA - MIA)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MIA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Miami

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Miami (MIA). 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$360
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$461
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Miami
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Miami. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

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.
Wed 7/912:10 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/137:50 amMIA - SBA
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$360
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.
Wed 7/305:00 amSBA - MIA
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/68:00 amMIA - SBA
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$413
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.
Thu 5/225:55 amSBA - MIA
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
Sat 5/3111:40 amMIA - SBA
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$439
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.
Wed 7/94:50 pmSBA - MIA
2 stops15h 50mDelta
Sun 7/137:12 amMIA - SBA
2 stops11h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/30$466
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 11/235:45 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop18h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/15:55 pmMIA - SBA
2 stops25h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1$820

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Miami 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Miami that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Miami

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Price

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/9

12:10 pm-12:49 am

1 stop9h 39m

Miami

Sun 7/13

7:50 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$360

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/30

5:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Miami

Wed 8/6

8:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$413

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/22

5:55 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Miami

Sat 5/31

11:40 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$439

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/9

4:50 pm-11:40 am

2 stops15h 50m

Miami

Sun 7/13

7:12 am-4:07 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$466

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

8:30 am-9:51 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$157

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/7

5:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$179

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 Miami in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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-Miami flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Miami flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Miami flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Miami 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-Miami flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Miami

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Miami from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Miami

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Miami (average of $228). Flying from Santa Barbara to Miami in March is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Miami. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Miami in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Miami by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Miami ranges from 1.6 - 9.9 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Miami when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Miami by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Miami, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 68.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Miami

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Miami. 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 Miami. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Miami, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Miami. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    American Airlines, at $360, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Miami.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. Users have found that American Airlines is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Miami (average of $228). Flying from Santa Barbara to Miami in March is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 Miami

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Miami. 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
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$367Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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