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$116+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City (SBA - SLC)

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SLC
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/305:15 amSBA - SLC
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Tue 1/611:30 amSLC - SBA
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/195:15 amSBA - SLC
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Sat 1/106:10 amSLC - SBA
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/4$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/304:55 pmSBA - SLC
Nonstop2h 03mDelta
Tue 1/68:45 pmSLC - SBA
Nonstop2h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/3$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Sat 12/275:45 amSBA - SLC
Nonstop2h 07mDelta
Tue 12/3011:00 amSLC - SBA
Nonstop2h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/4$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/1912:39 pmSBA - SLC
Nonstop2h 04mDelta
Sat 1/1011:08 amSLC - SBA
Nonstop2h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/4$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/315:50 amSBA - SLC
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Sun 1/45:20 pmSLC - SBA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Sat 12/275:06 pmSBA - SLC
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/308:15 pmSLC - SBA
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$459

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Salt Lake City (SLC). 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$222
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$116
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$379 or less

Good one-way deal

$246 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

Salt Lake City

Tue 2/10

9:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$234

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

2:45 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop25h 51m

Salt Lake City

Fri 1/30

11:56 am-1:53 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$262

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

7:20 am-8:58 pm

2 stops12h 38m

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$262

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

2:45 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop25h 49m

Salt Lake City

Fri 2/6

6:28 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$262

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/12

2:38 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Salt Lake City

Sun 3/15

6:20 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$262

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

3:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Salt Lake City

Sat 2/7

6:10 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 10m

$270

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Salt Lake City

Mon 2/9

4:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$276

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/31

6:10 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$281

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/7

5:35 am-2:15 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Salt Lake City

Wed 2/11

2:30 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$281

Santa BarbaraSalt Lake City

SBA - SLC

SBASLC

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

2:45 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop25h 49m

Salt Lake City

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$292

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City

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 Salt Lake City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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-Salt Lake City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Salt Lake City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Salt Lake City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Salt Lake City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City (average of $50). Flying from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to SLC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Salt Lake City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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 Salt Lake City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

    If you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City, you will be flying from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. Flights to Salt Lake City (SLC) from Santa Barbara (SBA) take 1h 56m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City per day from 3 airlines.

  • How popular is this Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City will take you 3h 50m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Salt Lake City is about 614 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $213, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City are SkyWest Airlines (99%), Air France (98%) and Delta (97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City is $163. On average you can expect to pay $663. The most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Salt Lake City), can usually be booked for $234.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City (average of $50). Flying from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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