How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia?

Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia in about 7h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 04m. 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $299. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $338 and $365, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $141. Users have also found prices from $166 and $206 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia?

When booking a flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Santa Barbara to Philadelphia flights typically cost between $444 and $647 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $419 on Delta (Feb 5-Feb 8).

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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 December 12, 2025.

Tue 12/236:52 pmSBA - PHL

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/307:15 amPHL - SBA

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$655

Tue 12/237:30 amSBA - PHL

2 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/303:20 pmPHL - SBA

1 stop9h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$853

Fri 12/126:10 amSBA - PHL

1 stop10h 46mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/186:38 pmPHL - SBA

1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$917

Mon 12/226:52 pmSBA - PHL

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/293:53 pmPHL - SBA

1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$918

Fri 12/127:00 amSBA - PHL

2 stops31h 39mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/186:25 pmPHL - SBA

1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$989

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Thu 2/512:35 pmSBA - PHL

1 stop8h 18mDelta

Sun 2/87:00 amPHL - SBA

1 stop7h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$419

Thu 2/56:52 pmSBA - PHL

2 stops9h 54mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/83:07 pmPHL - SBA

2 stops10h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$429

Tue 1/135:00 amSBA - PHL

1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/173:43 pmPHL - SBA

1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$437

Fri 2/62:45 pmSBA - PHL

1 stop24h 18mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/87:06 pmPHL - SBA

1 stop21h 47mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$443

Thu 2/1212:35 pmSBA - PHL

1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/158:40 amPHL - SBA

1 stop10h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$447

Thu 2/1212:41 pmSBA - PHL

1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/165:00 amPHL - SBA

1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$447

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 12/236:52 pmSBA - PHL

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/307:15 amPHL - SBA

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$655

Tue 12/237:30 amSBA - PHL

2 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/303:20 pmPHL - SBA

1 stop9h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$853

Tue 1/1312:59 pmSBA - PHL

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/178:09 amPHL - SBA

1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$437

One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia
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Mon 1/510:13 amSBA - PHL

1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$179

Mon 1/57:39 pmSBA - PHL

3 stops44h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$403

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$419 (Delta)
One-way from	$179 (American Airlines)
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Cheapest in	October
Average price	$582

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Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

12:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Philadelphia

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

$419

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

6:52 pm-7:46 am

2 stops9h 54m

Philadelphia

Sun 2/8

3:07 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops10h 06m

$429

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/13

5:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/17

3:43 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$437

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/6

2:45 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop24h 18m

Philadelphia

Sun 2/8

7:06 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$443

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

12:35 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Philadelphia

Sun 2/15

8:40 am-4:12 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$447

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/12

12:41 pm-12:41 am

1 stop9h 00m

Philadelphia

Mon 2/16

5:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop9h 51m

$447

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

10:13 am-7:54 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$179

Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia

SBA - PHL

SBAPHL

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

7:39 pm-7:22 pm

3 stops44h 43m

$403

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Philadelphia 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-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia (average of $107). Flying from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $164). 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 PHL?

It’s optimal to fly from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, 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.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia?
Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia in about 7h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 04m. 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $299. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $338 and $365, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $141. Users have also found prices from $166 and $206 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia (average of $107). Flying from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $164). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia

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Delta	Cheapest$299	Average$508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$515	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$365	Average$640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to PHL?

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

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