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$129+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MSP
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Wed 2/18
Wed 2/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 19, 2026.

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3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$297
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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 January 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/257:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/1110:02 am
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop7h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 2/167:05 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 5/91:27 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop6h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 5/167:05 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$341
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Sat 5/97:07 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop17h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/165:04 pm
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops27h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/18$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 32m
United Airlines
Sat 10/319:14 am
FSD
-
SBA
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/2612:38 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Sun 3/17:05 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/1312:38 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop9h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 2/227:05 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$363
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Travelocity 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 4/205:12 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop26h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Mon 2/26:51 pm
SBA
-
FSD
2 stops13h 56m
United Airlines
Fri 2/61:40 pm
FSD
-
SBA
2 stops29h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$549

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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 January 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Minnesota that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

4:11 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$257

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/9

1:27 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/16

7:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$341

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/9

7:07 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop17h 01m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/16

5:04 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops27h 12m

$345

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/13

7:05 pm-9:26 am

2 stops12h 21m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/22

10:08 am-6:25 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$374

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

12:32 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/18

5:00 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$393

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

6:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/18

3:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$398

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/17

6:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/20

3:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$399

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-7:57 pm

2 stops11h 57m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/16

5:44 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 04m

$399

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

8:15 am-9:02 pm

2 stops10h 47m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/15

5:34 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$523

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/2

6:51 pm-10:47 am

2 stops13h 56m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 2/6

1:40 pm-5:21 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$549

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minnesota

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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 $180). 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 January 19, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,076 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,180 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,164 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

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

  • 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 American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Minnesota in about 5h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 52m. 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 $180). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Minnesota. 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 19, 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$294Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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