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$162+ 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RNO
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
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 February 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 4/74:50 pm
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Sat 4/115:19 pm
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop4h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/52:10 pm
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 3/88:00 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop4h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Thu 3/54:59 pm
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Wed 3/117:00 am
RNO
-
SBA
2 stops9h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/117:20 am
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Sun 3/157:20 pm
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/36:00 am
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop6h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 3/46:00 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/206:00 am
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 3/237:08 pm
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop5h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/206:20 am
SBA
-
RNO
2 stops14h 35m
Southwest
Mon 3/238:20 pm
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sun 3/223:15 pm
SBA
-
RNO
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Tue 3/246:25 pm
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/34:30 pm
SBA
-
RNO
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Mon 4/62:00 pm
RNO
-
SBA
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$319

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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Delta)

One-way from

$162
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$586
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Reno that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Reno

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/21

6:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Reno

Tue 3/24

1:34 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$247

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/7

4:50 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Reno

Sat 4/11

5:19 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$247

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/3

6:00 am-9:29 am

1 stop3h 29m

Reno

Mon 4/6

6:56 pm-12:36 am

1 stop5h 40m

$256

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

4:59 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Reno

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-4:09 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$262

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

10:15 am-8:40 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Reno

Sun 3/15

7:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 45m

$284

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/6

6:00 am-9:29 am

1 stop3h 29m

$162

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/8

6:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop3h 40m

$169

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/8

6:10 pm-12:05 am

2 stops5h 55m

$221

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

6:42 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$369

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/6

7:25 am-9:59 pm

2 stops14h 34m

$428

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Deals found on 2/8

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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 February.
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.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Reno (average of $58). Flying from Santa Barbara to Reno in November is currently the most expensive (average of $96). 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?

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 February 11, 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
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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, United Airlines can have you in Reno from Santa Barbara in 6h 13m. 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?

    Southwest, at $198, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Reno. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Southwest is priced at 46% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Reno (average of $58). Flying from Santa Barbara to Reno in November is currently the most expensive (average of $96). 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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