$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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PHL
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to PhiladelphiaExplore 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 July 27, 2026.
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 July 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 11/196:05 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops12h 15m
Southwest
Thu 11/265:00 am
PHL
- SBA
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/1912:33 pm
SBA
- PHL
1 stop9h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 8/223:48 pm
PHL
- SBA
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/195:45 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Sat 8/222:10 pm
PHL
- SBA
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/116:00 am
SBA
- PHL
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1412:22 pm
PHL
- SBA
1 stop10h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/156:33 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops10h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 8/175:00 am
PHL
- SBA
1 stop9h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/1912:33 pm
SBA
- PHL
1 stop9h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 8/216:00 am
PHL
- SBA
1 stop8h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$420
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/195:45 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Fri 8/211:05 pm
PHL
- SBA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$425
Best flights from Santa Barbara to PhiladelphiaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 11/196:05 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops12h 15m
Southwest
Thu 11/265:00 am
PHL
- SBA
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/2512:15 pm
SBA
- PHL
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 9/81:40 pm
PHL
- SBA
1 stop7h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26![American Airlines logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/116:00 am
SBA
- PHL
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1412:22 pm
PHL
- SBA
1 stop10h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/174:47 pm
SBA
- PHL
2 stops13h 51m
Delta
Sun 8/237:20 am
PHL
- SBA
1 stop7h 34m
Delta
Deal found 7/22![Delta logo]()
$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/1912:33 pm
SBA
- PHL
1 stop9h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 8/216:00 am
PHL
- SBA
1 stop8h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$420
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/156:33 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops10h 17m
American Airlines
Mon 8/175:00 am
PHL
- SBA
1 stop9h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23![American Airlines logo]()
$423
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 8/2510:55 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 9/83:05 pm
PHL
- SBA
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26![Southwest logo]()
$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/1712:33 pm
SBA
- PHL
1 stop9h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 8/236:25 am
PHL
- SBA
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 9/119:35 am
SBA
- PHL
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 9/1312:22 pm
PHL
- SBA
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$435
Last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to PhiladelphiaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia. Data last updated July 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia. Data last updated July 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/156:33 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops10h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 8/175:00 am
PHL
- SBA
1 stop9h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/1912:33 pm
SBA
- PHL
1 stop9h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 8/223:48 pm
PHL
- SBA
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/195:45 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Sat 8/222:10 pm
PHL
- SBA
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/1912:33 pm
SBA
- PHL
1 stop9h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 8/216:00 am
PHL
- SBA
1 stop8h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$420
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/195:45 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Fri 8/211:05 pm
PHL
- SBA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$425
One-way flights from Santa Barbara to PhiladelphiaSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/129:35 am
SBA
- PHL
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/126:55 am
SBA
- PHL
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 10/275:00 am
SBA
- PHL
3 stops15h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$254
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 July 27, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $382 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $189 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $557 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia 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 27, 2026.
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
Cheapest round-trip
Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia
SBA - PHL
SBAPHL
Santa Barbara
Thu 11/19
6:05 am-9:20 pm
2 stops12h 15m
Philadelphia
Thu 11/26
5:00 am-12:10 pm
1 stop10h 10m
$382
Quickest round-trip
Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia
SBA - PHL
SBAPHL
Santa Barbara
Tue 8/25
12:15 pm-11:28 pm
1 stop8h 13m
Philadelphia
Tue 9/8
1:40 pm-6:03 pm
1 stop7h 23m
$385
Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia
SBA - PHL
SBAPHL
Santa Barbara
Fri 9/11
6:00 am-5:30 pm
1 stop8h 30m
Philadelphia
Mon 9/14
12:22 pm-8:11 pm
1 stop10h 49m
$405
Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia
SBA - PHL
SBAPHL
Santa Barbara
Wed 8/19
12:33 pm-12:59 am
1 stop9h 26m
Philadelphia
Fri 8/21
6:00 am-11:57 am
1 stop8h 57m
$420
Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia
SBA - PHL
SBAPHL
Santa Barbara
Sat 8/15
6:33 am-7:50 pm
2 stops10h 17m
Philadelphia
Mon 8/17
5:00 am-11:30 am
1 stop9h 30m
$423
Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia
SBA - PHL
SBAPHL
Santa Barbara
Mon 8/17
12:33 pm-12:59 am
1 stop9h 26m
Philadelphia
Sun 8/23
6:25 am-11:31 am
1 stop8h 06m
$430
Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia
SBA - PHL
SBAPHL
Santa Barbara
Fri 9/11
9:35 am-8:55 pm
1 stop8h 20m
Philadelphia
Sun 9/13
12:22 pm-5:39 pm
1 stop8h 17m
$435
Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia
SBA - PHL
SBAPHL
Santa Barbara
Mon 8/17
4:47 pm-9:38 am
2 stops13h 51m
Philadelphia
Sun 8/23
7:20 am-11:54 am
1 stop7h 34m
$453
Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia
SBA - PHL
SBAPHL
Santa Barbara
Tue 8/25
10:55 am-11:50 pm
2 stops9h 55m
Philadelphia
Tue 9/8
3:05 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops10h 30m
$473
Cheapest one-way
Santa BarbaraPhiladelphia
SBA - PHL
SBAPHL
Santa Barbara
Tue 10/27
6:10 am-7:26 pm
2 stops10h 16m
$194
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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 Philadelphia in July.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $771). 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Santa Barbara to Philadelphia flights typically cost between $486 and $661 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $382 on Southwest (Nov 19-Nov 26).
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 July 27, 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.
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$365 | Average$613 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$376 | Average$506 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |