Philadelphia

$189+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia (SBA - PHL)

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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PHL
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/412:39 pm
SBA
-
PHL
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Thu 8/611:05 am
PHL
-
SBA
1 stop9h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/205:50 am
SBA
-
PHL
1 stop8h 57m
Delta
Tue 8/255:45 am
PHL
-
SBA
2 stops9h 15m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/46:48 pm
SBA
-
PHL
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 8/511:05 am
PHL
-
SBA
1 stop9h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/2010:10 am
SBA
-
PHL
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/256:25 am
PHL
-
SBA
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$356
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:30 am
SBA
-
PHL
1 stop29h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/144:48 pm
PHL
-
SBA
2 stops24h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$376
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/102:17 pm
SBA
-
PHL
1 stop22h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/144:48 pm
PHL
-
SBA
1 stop23h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/75:50 am
SBA
-
PHL
1 stop8h 57m
Delta
Tue 8/183:29 pm
PHL
-
SBA
2 stops10h 07m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:50 am
SBA
-
PHL
1 stop8h 49m
Delta
Tue 8/47:20 am
PHL
-
SBA
1 stop7h 40m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 8/75:30 am
SBA
-
PHL
2 stops12h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/182:45 pm
PHL
-
SBA
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$410

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$928
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Philadelphia flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Barbara-Philadelphia flights.
From Santa Barbara to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/20

12:33 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 26m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/25

9:27 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$344

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/20

5:50 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/25

5:45 am-12:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$349

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/20

10:10 am-11:45 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/25

6:25 am-12:55 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$356

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

10:55 am-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/13

5:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$416

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/23

5:30 am-7:35 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/26

7:50 am-2:40 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$421
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/29

6:15 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/3

3:52 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$454

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/13

4:50 pm-8:41 am

2 stops12h 51m

Philadelphia

Wed 7/15

2:32 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$462

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/13

6:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Philadelphia

Wed 7/15

5:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$467

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/29

5:05 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/13

4:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$497

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/11

10:10 am-11:45 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/26

6:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$497

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia in June.
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-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Philadelphia 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-Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia (average of $347). Flying from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $928). 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 Philadelphia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated June 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia in about 8h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 38m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Philadelphia is about 2457 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 flying from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $347. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $376 round trip. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia (average of $347). Flying from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $928). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia. 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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