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$264+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Columbus (CMH)

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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — CMH
Mar 23 — Mar 301
Sun 3/23
Sun 3/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Columbus (CMH). 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 March 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$264
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$454
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/176:34 amSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/248:14 amCMH - SBA
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/258:45 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Sun 4/277:45 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/16$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/255:55 amSBA - CMH
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Sun 4/274:00 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/16$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/301:05 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/23:34 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$577

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus 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 March 18, 2025.

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Santa Barbara

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/7

1:17 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Columbus

Thu 4/10

5:02 am-11:47 am

1 stop9h 45m

$369

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/25

8:45 am-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Columbus

Sun 4/27

7:45 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$427

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/25

5:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Columbus

Sun 4/27

4:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops11h 10m

$465

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/30

1:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Columbus

Mon 6/2

3:34 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$577

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/30

12:25 pm-12:31 am

1 stop9h 06m

$264

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/30

5:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$422

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/30

7:01 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops18h 54m

$509

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Deals found on 3/16

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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 Columbus in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Columbus Airport 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-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated March 18, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,908 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,611 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus. 4 airlines have flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($369), Delta ($427), and Southwest ($465) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport. American Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $264 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 Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $422 and $509, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Columbus 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 Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus. 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 March 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$319Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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