Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Columbus (CMH) from $557

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — CMH
May 7 — May 141

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 May 2, 2024.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$542

Round-trip from

$282
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 35% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Santa Barbara to Columbus

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport?

Flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbus Airport.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport?

To save up to 80% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 56 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport from $240 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $325 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Columbus Airport from Santa Barbara average $268. You can even find prices in February for less than $268, as users have found deals to Columbus Airport from as low as $110. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Columbus Airport from Santa Barbara. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 35%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport (SBA - CMH)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights heading from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Thu 5/231:12 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:55 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$557
Thu 5/231:12 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/277:01 amCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$641
Thu 5/239:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/278:00 amCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$776

Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on United Airlines flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 5/141:07 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:25 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$570
Tue 5/146:00 amSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:25 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$620
Tue 5/146:00 amSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:00 amCMH - SBA
2 stops17h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$766

Cheap Santa Barbara to Columbus flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Columbus specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Prices were last updated on May 2, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Columbus in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 5/231:12 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:55 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$557
Tue 5/141:07 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:25 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$570
Tue 5/146:00 amSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:25 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$620
Thu 5/231:12 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/277:01 amCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$641
Tue 5/146:00 amSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:00 amCMH - SBA
2 stops17h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$766
Thu 5/239:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/278:00 amCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$776

Santa Barbara to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Columbus in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 5/231:12 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:55 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$557
Tue 5/141:07 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:25 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$570
Tue 5/146:00 amSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:25 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$620
Thu 5/231:12 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/277:01 amCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$641
Tue 5/146:00 amSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:00 amCMH - SBA
2 stops17h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$766
Thu 5/239:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/278:00 amCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$776

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 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

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Budget

$557 - $776

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Price

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/23

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

Mon 5/27

1 stop7h 01m

$557

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/14

1 stop6h 18m

Columbus

Wed 5/15

1 stop7h 33m

$570

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/14

2 stops13h 25m

Columbus

Wed 5/15

1 stop7h 33m

$620

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/23

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

Mon 5/27

2 stops11h 43m

$641

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/14

2 stops13h 25m

Columbus

Wed 5/15

2 stops17h 21m

$766

Santa BarbaraColumbus

SBA - CMH

SBACMH

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/23

2 stops11h 18m

Columbus

Mon 5/27

2 stops10h 44m

$776

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbus by month

Plan your trip from Santa Barbara to Columbus by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $655. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport (average of $282). Flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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.

January

$291

February

$298

March

$347

April

$332

May

$344

June

$373

July

$344

August

$298

September

$295

October

$282

November

$294

December

$300

Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

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

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °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 May 2, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Columbus have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.4
Good
11,142 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

7.4
Good
11,142 reviews
7.4
Good
11,142 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

7.3
Good
14,769 reviews
7.4
Good
11,142 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 2 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.

  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $557, but on average you can expect to pay $655.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($557), and United Airlines ($570) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport. American Airlines is currently priced 4% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SBA to CMH mean?

    SBA stands for Santa Barbara Airport, while CMH stands for Columbus Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Columbus Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/2.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus

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American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$334Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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