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$197+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BNA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
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 January 21, 2026.

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 4/291:27 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 5/67:22 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$277
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/211:02 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Thu 2/266:20 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$314
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.
Sat 2/214:40 pm
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops12h 57m
American Airlines
Thu 2/265:00 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 4/1512:39 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop7h 08m
Delta
Sun 4/197:20 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/256:55 pm
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops10h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 3/305:00 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$367
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/215:20 am
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Thu 2/267:45 am
BNA
-
SBA
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/146:55 pm
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops10h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 3/185:00 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$390

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$197
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$350
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($60 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 January 21, 2026.
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

Wed 4/29

1:00 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops8h 33m

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/6

7:22 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$282

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

1:02 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Nashville Intl

Thu 2/26

6:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$314

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

4:54 pm-7:39 am

2 stops12h 45m

Nashville Intl

Sun 4/19

7:20 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 39m

$367

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

5:20 am-3:35 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Nashville Intl

Thu 2/26

7:45 am-2:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$387

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/14

6:55 pm-7:37 am

2 stops10h 42m

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/18

5:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$390

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/11

6:20 am-5:03 pm

2 stops8h 43m

Nashville Intl

Sun 2/15

6:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$391

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/11

10:02 am-11:28 pm

2 stops11h 26m

Nashville Intl

Sun 2/15

10:10 am-6:25 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$401

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

2:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Nashville Intl

Thu 2/19

6:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$404

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/16

1:27 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$197

Santa BarbaraNashville

SBA - BNA

SBABNA

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/20

8:42 pm-5:16 am

1 stop6h 34m

$224

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Deals found on 1/21

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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, 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 $225). 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 January 21, 2026.
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
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Nashville?

    You will need to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Nashville Intl if you want to fly from Santa Barbara to Nashville. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Nashville Intl (BNA) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Nashville from the Santa Barbara airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SBA to BNA to be around 6h 04m.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Nashville?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Santa Barbara to Nashville in just under 6h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 11m. 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 $336 and $350, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $156 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 $225). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$350Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$377Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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