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$122+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Reno (SBA - RNO)

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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RNO
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Reno

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Reno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Reno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2026.

This CheapTickets 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:00 am
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop5h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/167:28 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop7h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$242
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 8/266:00 am
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop15h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/287:28 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop7h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 8/194:47 pm
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop7h 05m
Delta
Sat 8/225:37 pm
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop4h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/261:45 pm
SBA
-
RNO
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Fri 8/284:55 pm
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$252
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 8/283:26 pm
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop20h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/111:40 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop12h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 8/202:01 pm
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop3h 48m
United Airlines
Sun 8/236:51 pm
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$265
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/66:08 am
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop5h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/77:31 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop6h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$269
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:00 am
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop15h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 8/307:28 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop7h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$272
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.
Sat 8/225:30 am
SBA
-
RNO
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/245:20 am
RNO
-
SBA
2 stops6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$281

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Reno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Reno (RNO). 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 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(CheapTickets)

One-way from

$122
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$656
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Reno 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Reno that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/6

2:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Reno

Thu 9/10

7:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

$247

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/19

4:47 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Reno

Sat 8/22

5:37 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$247
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/22

5:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop3h 30m

Reno

Mon 8/24

10:55 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$247

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/15

10:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Reno

Sat 9/19

11:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$252

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/26

1:45 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Reno

Fri 8/28

4:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$252

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

5:45 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Reno

Wed 9/16

7:40 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$252

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

4:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops6h 00m

Reno

Fri 9/4

6:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$252

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/6

2:22 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Reno

Wed 10/7

7:31 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$271
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/16

3:26 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$122

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/23

2:30 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$124

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Deals found on 7/28

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Reno

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reno from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Reno

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Reno (average of $264). Flying from Santa Barbara to Reno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 Reno?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Barbara to Reno flights typically cost between $296 and $432 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $242 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 9-Sep 16).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reno. 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 Reno. Reviews last updated July 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Reno by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $247, Southwest can have you in Reno from Santa Barbara in 7h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 351 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $236, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Reno. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. United Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Reno (average of $264). Flying from Santa Barbara to Reno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 Reno

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Reno. 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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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