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$185+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis (SBA - MSP)

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MSP
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/154:11 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop5h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 4/187:05 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/224:11 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop5h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 4/257:10 am
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops13h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/64:53 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop5h 06m
Delta
Sat 5/912:59 pm
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops11h 11m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/91:10 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 5/161:36 pm
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops10h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/214:40 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop5h 19m
American Airlines
Sat 2/285:44 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 4/226:00 am
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops15h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/257:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop13h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/241:02 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Fri 2/275:40 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/61:00 pm
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops8h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 5/97:05 am
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops13h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$331

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$431
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/9

2:17 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/16

5:44 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$257

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

4:11 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$257

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

4:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/9

12:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$282

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 59m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/25

7:05 am-6:30 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$309

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-11:58 pm

2 stops15h 58m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$315

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

1:02 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/27

5:40 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$326

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

5:40 am-7:12 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/27

7:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

$341

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

5:40 am-7:12 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$185

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

12:38 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$246

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/16

5:00 am-12:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$304

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis (average of $154). Flying from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis?

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis?

    For as low as $282, United Airlines can have you in Minneapolis from Santa Barbara in 5h 06m. Santa Barbara and Minneapolis are separated by a distance of 1579 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis round-trip from $175. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $200, and Southwest, from $272. Delta is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis are American Airlines ($132), Delta ($153), and Southwest ($162).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis (average of $154). Flying from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis. 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$175Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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