Santa Barbara

$103+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Santa Barbara (SBA)

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SBA
Jan 5 — Jan 121
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Alabama to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 6, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Mon 12/228:15 pmATL - SBA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Fri 12/265:00 pmSBA - ATL
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/5$543
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:45 amATL - SBA
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amSBA - ATL
2 stops13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$560
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.
Fri 12/267:10 amATL - SBA
2 stops12h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/62:17 pmSBA - ATL
2 stops30h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/267:21 pmATL - SBA
Nonstop5h 02mDelta
Tue 1/68:45 amSBA - ATL
Nonstop4h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/6$669
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.
Tue 12/99:00 amATL - SBA
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/126:51 pmSBA - ATL
2 stops24h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$673
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Mon 12/227:21 pmATL - SBA
Nonstop5h 02mDelta
Fri 12/268:09 amSBA - ATL
Nonstop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/5$679
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:50 amVPS - SBA
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/2312:25 pmSBA - VPS
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$695
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:00 amBHM - SBA
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/2310:13 amSBA - BHM
2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$712

Find flight deals from Alabama to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated December 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$276
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$103
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$580
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From Alabama to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Alabama to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Alabama

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Santa Barbara

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Price

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Fri 1/30

10:51 am-10:13 pm

2 stops13h 22m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

10:02 am-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$276

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Wed 1/7

11:14 am-8:52 pm

2 stops11h 38m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/9

6:20 am-6:26 pm

2 stops10h 06m

$298

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Fri 2/13

5:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

12:41 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$326

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Tue 1/13

3:18 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

12:59 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$339

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

5:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$347

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 1/27

7:50 am-1:53 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

2:45 pm-3:47 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$374

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Thu 2/12

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/16

3:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$393

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 1/25

2:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

11:20 am-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$416

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 1/16

6:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

11:20 am-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$423

AtlantaSanta Barbara

ATL - SBA

ATLSBA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/24

9:01 am-9:16 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

5:00 am-10:54 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$429

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Santa Barbara (average of $134). Flying from Alabama to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Alabama?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Alabama, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from Alabama to Santa Barbara?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Alabama to Santa Barbara in just under 9h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 19m. The distance from Alabama to Santa Barbara is about 2017 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Alabama to Santa Barbara?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Santa Barbara (average of $134). Flying from Alabama to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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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