Cheap flights to Santa Barbara, CA from $70

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 4/27. 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.
WAS — SBA
Mar 23 — Mar 301

Flights to Santa Barbara in 2024

Find the latest flights to Santa Barbara in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$356

Round-trip from

$122

One-way from

$172
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From New York to Los Angeles
One-way flight from New York to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Cheap flights to Santa Barbara in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Santa Barbara in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Santa Barbara in March and April 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Sat 4/207:40 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/245:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$139
Wed 4/179:59 amDEN - SBA
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/245:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$168
Mon 4/1510:35 amSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/227:10 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$176
Tue 4/232:59 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/246:17 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$177
Mon 4/154:47 pmSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/224:59 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$194
Wed 4/178:23 pmDEN - SBA
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/246:00 amSBA - DEN
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$198
Wed 4/247:40 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/15:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$199
Tue 4/1610:35 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/192:06 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$199
Sat 4/1312:13 pmDEN - SBA
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/206:21 amSBA - DEN
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$208

Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Santa Barbara in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 4/207:40 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/245:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$139
Mon 5/64:54 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/112:00 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$139
Wed 4/179:59 amDEN - SBA
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/245:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$168
Tue 5/217:25 amSEA - SBA
1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/227:10 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$176
Mon 4/1510:35 amSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/227:10 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$176
Tue 4/232:59 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/246:17 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$177
Mon 4/154:47 pmSEA - SBA
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/224:59 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$194
Wed 4/178:23 pmDEN - SBA
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/246:00 amSBA - DEN
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$198
Wed 5/17:40 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/45:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$199

Flights to Santa Barbara departing soon

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Tue 3/266:35 amSEA - SBA
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/17:10 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$263
Sun 3/241:06 pmSEA - SBA
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/314:59 pmSBA - SEA
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$358
Wed 3/276:48 pmDEN - SBA
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/19:56 amSBA - DEN
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$366
Mon 3/2512:04 pmDEN - SBA
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/299:56 amSBA - DEN
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$384
Wed 3/277:35 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/15:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$389
Wed 3/277:55 amDEN - SBA
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/15:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$398
Mon 3/254:54 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/267:10 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$419
Mon 3/254:54 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/264:59 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$428
Mon 3/257:55 pmSFO - SBA
1 stop3h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/264:59 pmSBA - SFO
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$438

One-way flights to Santa Barbara

Explore one-way flight options to Santa Barbara for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Santa Barbara. Users seeking round-trip flights to Santa Barbara should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Sat 4/2710:38 amSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$70
Wed 4/107:25 amSEA - SBA
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$88
Wed 4/102:13 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$89
Tue 5/77:40 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$100
Tue 5/710:35 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$100
Fri 4/266:50 pmDEN - SBA
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$104
Thu 6/1310:55 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$110
Fri 5/176:53 pmDEN - SBA
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$119
Mon 5/67:40 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$120

Direct flights to Santa Barbara

Sat 4/207:40 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/245:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$139
Mon 5/64:54 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/112:00 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$139
Mon 4/1510:35 amSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/227:10 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$176
Tue 4/232:59 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/246:17 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$177
Wed 5/17:40 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/45:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$199
Tue 4/1610:35 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/192:06 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$199
Sat 6/12:39 pmSEA - SBA
Nonstop2h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/36:01 pmSBA - SEA
Nonstop2h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$207
Wed 9/410:40 pmSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/86:15 amSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$209
Wed 4/177:40 pmDEN - SBA
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/245:15 amSBA - DEN
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$214

Find flights to Santa Barbara within your budget

Locate flights to Santa Barbara that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$139 - $331

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Mon 5/6

Nonstop1h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/11

Nonstop1h 12m

$139

Seattle/Tacoma IntlSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/21

1 stop4h 33m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/22

1 stop5h 48m

$176

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Mon 4/15

Nonstop1h 24m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/22

Nonstop1h 18m

$176

Seattle/Tacoma IntlSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/23

Nonstop2h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/24

Nonstop2h 34m

$177

San FranciscoSanta Barbara

SFO - SBA

SFOSBA

San Francisco

Tue 4/16

Nonstop1h 22m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/19

Nonstop1h 12m

$199

Seattle/Tacoma IntlSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/21

Nonstop2h 23m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/23

Nonstop2h 34m

$207

Denver IntlSanta Barbara

DEN - SBA

DENSBA

Denver Intl

Sat 5/4

1 stop4h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/6

1 stop4h 16m

$208

Denver IntlSanta Barbara

DEN - SBA

DENSBA

Denver Intl

Thu 4/11

1 stop4h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/16

1 stop4h 14m

$223

Phoenix Sky Harbor IntlSanta Barbara

PHX - SBA

PHXSBA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 6/7

1 stop4h 26m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/11

1 stop4h 42m

$331

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Deals found on 3/17

Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Santa Barbara is currently $100 while a round-trip flight costs $204. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Santa Barbara (average of $356). Flying to Santa Barbara in June will prove the most costly (average of $576). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$356

February

$394

March

$446

April

$441

May

$467

June

$576

July

$523

August

$444

September

$400

October

$423

November

$449

December

$426

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights to Santa Barbara is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Santa Barbara should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines to Santa Barbara have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.6
Good
4,166 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.3
Good
15,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

One thing is for sure, you’ll have no problem relaxing in Santa Barbara. The pretty red roofs, white stucco houses And Mediterranean style homes with Spanish influence make travelers on flights to Santa Barbara feel like they stepped into a European paradise. Alas, settled neatly along the Pacific Ocean, this California hot-spot is merely a seaside haven heavily influenced by its historical forefathers. 

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara doesn’t lack in scenery. Between the yachting enthusiasts, retirees, and lively college students from the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), you can’t help but feel comfortable among all the different lifestyles that converge under one sun. Cultural institutions, Spanish and Native American influenced architecture, and a vast array of shopping and nightlife are sure to please even the weariest of travelers. 

And of course, no matter when you book your flight to Santa Barbara, you’ll be completely enamored with its central coast location and jaw-dropping views. So kick back, grab a cocktail, and enjoy the blissful weather, friendly environment, and palm-tree filled scenery that graces Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara, CA climate

Sunny days and mild evenings are the norm here, so booking a Santa Barbara flight is easy any time of the year. Its unique location allows it to sneak passed inclement weather almost all year round. With mountains to the east, and surrounding coastlines running east and west, Santa Barbara typically sits pretty at around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, raising slightly in the summer, and dipping slightly in the winter. Its coastal climate allows for undying sunlight and soft breezes that create the perfect beachside getaway. 

Best Time to Fly to Santa Barbara, CA

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, there’s really better time to book flights to Santa Barbara than the present.

Peak Season:

If you plan on spending most of your time on the beach, then book your Santa Barbara flight in the summer time (June to August), when temperatures reach in the high 70s, and there’s little rainfall. 

Off-peak Season:

Since there is no real off-season here, it’s easy to find cheap flights to Santa Barbara any time of the year.

Getting around Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara doesn’t have much of a public transportation system, so you’ll want to rent a car or ride your bike to get around. Alternatively, board a waterfront shuttle along State Street. You can head out to Stearns Wharf, or take another route from Santa Barbara Zoo to the Harbor Way. The buses are mostly used by commuters, but they run all over the city and to surrounding towns for a reasonable price.      

Santa Barbara, CA Travel Information

Botanic Garden: If you’re booking flights to Santa Barbara and are aching to spend some quality time traipsing in the natural world, look no further than the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Set on a glorious 65-acre garden, the entire area is full of native flora and fauna for strollers to see. Five trails of cacti, redwoods, and wildflowers are arranged for different experiences, depending on your physical abilities. Easy flat walks are supplemented by narrower, hilly trails. If you’re spending the entire afternoon, make sure to take a tour of Lotusland, where explanations of each species and arrangement are given. Canine friends are welcome, as long as they are well behaved and on leashes. 

Zoo: If the kids are restless after the long flight to Santa Barbara, then the zoo is the perfect place to unleash some energy. From preying cats to lively monkeys and slow-moving elephants to and graceful giraffes, animals of all sorts will captivate travelers of any age. It’s the penguins, however, that seem to steal the show as they flap around their territories. The squeamish should probably avoid the interactive insect room (with bugs like cockroaches and African millipedes). Intertwined with beautiful gardens, the zoo can also be a nice place for a peaceful walk in the daytime. 

Stearn’s Wharf: Just right for any time of day, Stearn’s Wharf can be serene in the morning, bustling in the afternoon, and thrilling in the evening. Jutting out of the southern part of the city, the coastal hot spot was built in 1872 by John Peck Stearn and is known today to be the oldest continuously operating wharf on the West Coast. Partially destroyed by fires in 1998, it has been fully restored and perfected for visitors. If you book a flight to Santa Barbara craving a little ocean side fun, then Stearn’s Wharf is the quintessential place to walk around for hours, and watch the lights come on at dusk. 

Beaches: Whether you’re planning your Santa Barbara travel alone, with friends, or with the whole family, everyone can agree on spending a day at the beach. For fun in the sun, Carpinteria State Beach is a great place to sunbathe, fly a kite, or go swimming. Known for its shallow, calm waters that run for hundreds of feet, Carpinteria has always been deemed one of the safest beaches for children and families to visit. Stroll the mile-long shoreline and back in the sun’s rays to truly enjoy the outdoors.

  • What does SBA mean?

    Santa Barbara Airport is SBA. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara?

    Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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