Minnesota

$159+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Minnesota

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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MSP
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Minnesota

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Minnesota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Minnesota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 2, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:39 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Sat 4/188:15 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop5h 44m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:27 am
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops13h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 4/252:59 pm
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops10h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:27 am
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops14h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 4/181:48 pm
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops11h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 10/2712:15 pm
SBA
-
FSD
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:00 pm
FSD
-
SBA
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/65:45 am
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops9h 55m
Delta
Sat 5/912:50 pm
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops11h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/27$368
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Fri 4/177:25 am
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop6h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/203:01 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop6h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:13 pm
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops12h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 4/207:05 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$429
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 9/17:28 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop16h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/81:05 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Tue 9/11:04 pm
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops8h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 9/85:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/26$452
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/195:30 am
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Mon 9/286:25 am
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Sun 6/2112:27 pm
SBA
-
FSD
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 6/241:18 pm
FSD
-
SBA
2 stops11h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Sun 6/215:00 am
SBA
-
FSD
1 stop27h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 6/259:30 am
FSD
-
SBA
1 stop13h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$685

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Minnesota

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Minnesota flight deals. Data was last updated March 2, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$379
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From Santa Barbara to Minnesota
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Minnesota
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Minnesota 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 March 2, 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

5:45 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/9

8:20 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 35m

$317

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

12:39 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/18

8:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 44m

$317

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

4:53 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/25

12:59 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$322

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

6:27 am-10:22 pm

2 stops13h 55m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/25

2:36 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$327

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/21

12:27 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 6/24

1:18 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$612

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/21

5:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop27h 40m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 6/25

9:30 am-9:07 pm

1 stop13h 37m

$685

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/21

7:15 pm-11:47 am

2 stops14h 32m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 6/25

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

$724

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/1

5:00 am-5:43 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$214

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

4:53 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$224

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/24

1:05 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops8h 28m

$229

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minnesota (average of $154). Flying from Santa Barbara to Minnesota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Minnesota

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minnesota. 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 Minnesota. Reviews last updated March 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Minnesota, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Minnesota?

    If you book a flight to Minnesota from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

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

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Minnesota in about 6h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 20m. Airlines will cover 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 to fly from Santa Barbara to Minnesota one-way?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minnesota (average of $154). Flying from Santa Barbara to Minnesota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 Minnesota

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$175Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$315Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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