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$159+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MIA
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$306
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$426
From Santa Barbara to Miami
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Miami
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/157:30 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop18h 50mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/226:31 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 10/1112:22 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/126:15 amMIA - SBA
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/236:45 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop9h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/296:35 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/245:15 amSBA - MIA
2 stops13h 20mSouthwest
Mon 7/282:00 pmMIA - SBA
2 stops12h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$468

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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

Fly to

Miami

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/15

7:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Miami

Fri 8/22

6:31 pm-10:32 am

1 stop19h 01m

$306

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/11

12:22 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Miami

Sun 10/12

6:15 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 17m

$327

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/23

6:45 pm-7:37 am

1 stop9h 52m

Miami

Tue 7/29

6:35 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$437

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/24

5:15 am-9:35 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Miami

Mon 7/28

2:00 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$468

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

7:40 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$159

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

5:30 am-6:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$202

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$231

Santa BarbaraMiami

SBA - MIA

SBAMIA

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/9

4:50 pm-9:28 am

2 stops13h 38m

$599

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/30

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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 $231). 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 July 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.

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 July 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $306, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Miami.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Miami one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Miami are Alaska Airlines ($159), Southwest ($202), and United Airlines ($231).

  • 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 $231). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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