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$260+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BNA
May 18 — May 251
Mon 5/18
Mon 5/25
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 April 18, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:21 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/19:00 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop11h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/13$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2312:46 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 21m
Delta
Thu 6/259:48 am
BNA
-
SBA
2 stops14h 24m
Delta
Deal found 4/18$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/166:25 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Fri 5/297:00 pm
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/16$428
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/29:40 am
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 7/76:45 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/16$434
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:22 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/139:00 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop11h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$453
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 10/81:05 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Mon 10/1210:20 am
BNA
-
SBA
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/14$454
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1010:10 am
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops10h 45m
Southwest
Sun 9/138:50 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/16$458

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 April 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$408
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$260
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$425
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One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Nashville Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average 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 April 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

Sat 8/29

7:21 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 19m

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/1

9:00 am-6:33 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$408

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/16

5:30 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/29

4:35 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$438

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/10

10:10 am-10:55 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Nashville Intl

Sun 9/13

8:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$458

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/8

1:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Nashville Intl

Mon 10/12

5:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$474

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/10

2:17 pm-5:31 pm

1 stop25h 14m

Nashville Intl

Sun 9/13

9:00 am-6:34 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$483

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/1

7:21 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 19m

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/2

9:00 am-6:33 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$492
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/28

7:50 pm-5:10 am

1 stop7h 20m

Nashville Intl

Sun 7/5

5:15 am-11:15 am

2 stops8h 00m

$492

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/1

9:35 am-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/2

10:31 am-9:52 pm

2 stops13h 21m

$502
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/7

12:37 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$260

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/7

12:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$304

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Deals found on 4/14

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Nashville

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 April.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nashville from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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 Nashville?

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 April 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
4,330 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,330 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8,424 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
9,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
7.1
Good
11,604 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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?

    Alaska Airlines and Southwest can get you from Santa Barbara to Nashville in just under 7h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 44m. 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 $347 and $350, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 40% 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 $140 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, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$347Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$350Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$377Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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