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$162+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BNA
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
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 July 18, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 8/273:26 pm
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops24h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/315:07 pm
BNA
-
SBA
2 stops23h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/16$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 9/2312:25 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 9/292:23 pm
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/13$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 9/312:20 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 9/75:00 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/13$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 11/1912:00 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Mon 11/234:20 pm
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/14$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 11/1912:29 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 11/235:22 pm
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/14$359

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 July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$502
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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 July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/27

3:26 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/31

5:07 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$284

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/23

12:25 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/29

2:23 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$323

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/21

3:26 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/25

5:07 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$323

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/10

4:40 pm-4:35 am

2 stops9h 55m

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/14

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$410
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/7

8:33 pm-5:39 am

1 stop7h 06m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/9

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 38m

$423

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/25

11:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/31

6:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 10m

$423

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/3

6:15 am-5:23 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Nashville Intl

Sat 11/7

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$423
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/3

12:20 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$162

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/15

12:42 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$162
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/15

12:25 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$180

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Deals found on 7/16

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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 July.
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-Nashville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Nashville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Nashville (average of $350). Flying from Santa Barbara to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $702). 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.

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 July 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,243 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,478 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
10,006 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
11,828 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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 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?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Nashville in just under 9h 13m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 47m. 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 $294. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $322 and $350, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $156 and $179, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Nashville (average of $350). Flying from Santa Barbara to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $702). 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$322Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$350Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$391Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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