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$139+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — RNO
Jun 29 — Jul 61
Mon 6/29
Mon 7/6
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 May 30, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 8/252:01 pm
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop3h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 8/264:10 pm
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop4h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/29$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 9/92:01 pm
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop3h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 9/136:00 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/29$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 8/125:45 am
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Sun 8/164:40 pm
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/29$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/284:40 pm
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/316:00 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$312
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:00 am
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop15h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/2511:40 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop12h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/56:00 am
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 7/86:00 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/28$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/253:26 pm
SBA
-
RNO
1 stop5h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/2611:40 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop12h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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
Tue 8/259:30 am
RNO
-
SBA
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/26$325

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 May 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$464
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 May 30, 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 BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/25

2:01 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Reno

Wed 8/26

4:10 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$283

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/8

2:28 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Reno

Sat 7/11

7:48 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$333

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/25

3:26 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Reno

Wed 8/26

11:40 am-11:50 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$333

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/1

5:05 am-9:05 am

1 stop4h 00m

Reno

Mon 7/6

7:45 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$335

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/19

6:18 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop3h 15m

Reno

Wed 7/22

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 52m

$335

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/8

12:40 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops10h 48m

Reno

Sat 7/11

5:30 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 29m

$360

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/3

4:47 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Reno

Fri 8/7

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$367

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/26

6:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Reno

Fri 7/3

5:15 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops6h 15m

$372
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/12

2:30 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop3h 14m

$139

Santa BarbaraReno

SBA - RNO

SBARNO

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/14

4:47 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$139

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Deals found on 5/27

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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 May.
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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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 $285). Flying from Santa Barbara to Reno in February is currently the most expensive (average of $597). 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 May 30, 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
4,265 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,265 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,265 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,766 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,265 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 $283, United Airlines can have you in Reno from Santa Barbara in 3h 48m. 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 $176, 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 54% 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 $285). Flying from Santa Barbara to Reno in February is currently the most expensive (average of $597). 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 May 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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