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$162+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MSP
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/112:20 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 9/86:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/2212:41 pm
SBA
-
FSD
1 stop8h 41m
United Airlines
Sat 8/299:35 am
FSD
-
SBA
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 9/212:33 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 9/65:45 am
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops8h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:55 am
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Sun 9/68:55 am
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 8/1912:33 pm
SBA
-
FSD
1 stop8h 49m
United Airlines
Fri 8/285:05 pm
FSD
-
SBA
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:45 am
SBA
-
FSD
2 stops8h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 8/297:30 am
FSD
-
SBA
2 stops12h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/412:20 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 9/86:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 7/2812:37 pm
SBA
-
FSD
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 8/295:05 pm
FSD
-
SBA
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 8/2012:15 pm
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops10h 09m
American Airlines
Sat 8/226:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$378
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1712:30 pm
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Mon 9/2110:55 am
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 8/204:47 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop6h 02m
Delta
Sat 8/2212:20 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/2012:33 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 8/296:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$400

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Minnesota

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Round-trip from

$323
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(Alaska Airlines)

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September

Average price

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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 July 29, 2026.
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Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/1

12:20 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 30m

$323
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/26

7:10 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/29

6:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$323

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/23

6:10 am-1:54 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/26

7:34 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 12m

$323

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

2:01 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops7h 57m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

$328

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/22

12:41 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 8/29

9:35 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$330

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/2

12:33 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/6

5:45 am-11:58 am

2 stops8h 13m

$333

Santa BarbaraSioux Falls

SBA - FSD

SBAFSD

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/19

12:33 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 8/28

5:05 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$339

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/17

12:32 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/21

7:34 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 12m

$373

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/17

12:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops9h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/21

10:55 am-4:00 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$383

Santa BarbaraMinneapolis

SBA - MSP

SBAMSP

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/20

4:47 pm-12:49 am

1 stop6h 02m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/22

12:20 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$386

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Deals found on 7/26

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minnesota

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Minnesota

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minnesota (average of $382). Flying from Santa Barbara to Minnesota in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,006). 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 Minnesota?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Santa Barbara to Minnesota flights typically cost between $367 and $504 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $323 on American Airlines (Sep 1-Sep 8).

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 July 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Minnesota, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Minnesota in about 5h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 57m. 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 Delta ($153), United Airlines ($158), and Southwest ($190).

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Minnesota (average of $382). Flying from Santa Barbara to Minnesota in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,006). 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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$322Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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