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$164+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MIA
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Wed 2/4
Wed 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Miami

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 January 5, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 1/1710:02 amSBA - MIA
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/247:00 amMIA - SBA
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/3$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/1710:02 amSBA - MIA
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/217:00 amMIA - SBA
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/172:38 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop23h 26mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/206:04 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop27h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/4$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 1/175:00 amSBA - MIA
2 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/217:15 amMIA - SBA
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 1/295:00 amSBA - MIA
2 stops13h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/26:05 amMIA - SBA
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 3/106:20 amSBA - MIA
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/315:35 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 1/296:00 amSBA - MIA
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Mon 2/27:55 amMIA - SBA
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/3$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/234:35 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/267:00 amMIA - SBA
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 1/226:20 amSBA - MIA
2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/257:15 amMIA - SBA
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/2$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 2/127:05 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/155:00 amMIA - SBA
1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/3$349

Find 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 January 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$540
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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 January 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Miami that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Miami

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/26

12:59 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Miami

Sat 1/31

6:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 50m

$327

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

7:05 pm-5:03 am

1 stop6h 58m

Miami

Sun 2/15

8:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$327

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

5:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Miami

Wed 1/21

7:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$327

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

10:02 am-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Miami

Wed 1/21

9:55 am-6:33 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$327

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

12:59 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Miami

Mon 2/2

6:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 50m

$327

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Miami

Sun 2/1

7:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$332

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

10:02 am-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Miami

Sun 2/1

5:15 am-11:46 am

2 stops9h 31m

$332

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

12:59 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Miami

Sat 1/31

7:15 am-5:21 pm

2 stops13h 06m

$332

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

6:20 am-9:53 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$169

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/23

4:35 pm-5:00 am

1 stop9h 25m

$173

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Miami

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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-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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Miami (average of $123). Flying from Santa Barbara to Miami in June is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 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 January 5, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Miami to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,079 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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.

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

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Miami will take you 6h 58m. Santa Barbara and Miami are separated by a distance of 2420 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $320, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Miami. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 39% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Miami (average of $123). Flying from Santa Barbara to Miami in June is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 Miami

Discover the top 2 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 January 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$332Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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