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$180+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville (SBA - BNA)

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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BNA
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Nashville

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/305:15 amSBA - BNA
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Sun 1/44:15 pmBNA - SBA
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$576
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/2212:25 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/267:30 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$750
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/127:19 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop17h 36mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/195:43 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop29h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$986
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Fri 12/125:40 amSBA - BNA
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Fri 12/1912:48 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/6$992

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Nashville (BNA). 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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$521
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville 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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/20

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

$302

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

12:36 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/11

7:22 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 41m

$429

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

5:00 am-5:23 pm

2 stops10h 23m

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-1:08 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$439

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/17

5:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/20

5:05 am-12:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$452

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/17

2:01 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/20

5:46 pm-12:36 am

2 stops8h 50m

$452

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

5:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/14

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

$462

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

8:33 pm-6:26 am

1 stop7h 53m

$180

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

12:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$197

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

12:26 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$202

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/6

12:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$224

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Deals found on 12/8

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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 Nashville in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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-Nashville flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Nashville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Nashville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Nashville flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Nashville 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 Nashville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nashville from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Nashville (average of $96). Flying from Santa Barbara to Nashville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Nashville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Nashville in the evening. 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 Nashville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nashville. 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 Nashville. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Nashville by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
4,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
9,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
11,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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 Nashville. 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 Nashville?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Santa Barbara to Nashville in just under 7h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 03m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Nashville is about 1864 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Nashville, with prices starting at $336. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $347 and $350, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $155 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $158 and $168, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Nashville (average of $96). Flying from Santa Barbara to Nashville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 Nashville

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville. 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$347Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$350Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$361Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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