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$244+ Cheap flights from Arcata to Santa Barbara (ACV - 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ACV — SBA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Arcata to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Arcata to Santa Barbara
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/3112:29 pmACV - SBA
1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:10 amSBA - ACV
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2412:29 pmACV - SBA
1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/276:30 pmSBA - ACV
1 stop3h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$404

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Arcata (ACV) to Santa Barbara (SBA). 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$334
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$244
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$449
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Arcata to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Arcata

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ArcataSanta Barbara

ACV - SBA

ACVSBA

Arcata Eureka

Tue 1/27

12:30 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

5:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$334

ArcataSanta Barbara

ACV - SBA

ACVSBA

Arcata Eureka

Wed 12/31

12:29 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/4

6:10 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 41m

$344

ArcataSanta Barbara

ACV - SBA

ACVSBA

Arcata Eureka

Wed 1/14

7:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-3:13 pm

3 stops33h 13m

$417

ArcataSanta Barbara

ACV - SBA

ACVSBA

Arcata Eureka

Mon 1/5

7:14 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 45m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

8:33 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop18h 14m

$697

ArcataSanta Barbara

ACV - SBA

ACVSBA

Arcata Eureka

Mon 1/5

2:10 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$244

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Deals found on 12/15

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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 Arcata to Santa Barbara 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 Arcata-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Arcata-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Arcata-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Arcata-Santa Barbara 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 Arcata-Santa Barbara 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 Arcata to Santa Barbara

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Arcata to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arcata to Santa Barbara (average of $76). Flying from Arcata to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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 ACV to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Arcata to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Arcata to Santa Barbara in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Arcata to Santa Barbara?

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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Arcata to Santa Barbara. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Arcata to Santa Barbara. 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 Arcata to Santa Barbara?

    For as low as $334, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Arcata in 8h 22m. The distance between Arcata and Santa Barbara is about 508 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Arcata to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $163. You may be able to fly from Arcata to Santa Barbara for 54% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arcata to Santa Barbara (average of $76). Flying from Arcata to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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 airline flying from Arcata to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Arcata to Santa Barbara. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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