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$149+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to Santa Barbara (BHM - 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SBA
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$371
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$349
From Birmingham to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

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vie. 8/85:14 amBHM - SBA
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/2312:14 pmSBA - BHM
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$371

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

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Birmingham

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Santa Barbara

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Return

Price

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

vie. 8/8

5:14 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 08m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 8/23

12:14 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$371

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

lun. 8/4

3:35 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$149

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

jue. 11/6

3:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$154

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

mar. 12/2

5:10 am-11:42 am

1 stop8h 32m

$170

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

sáb. 7/5

1:59 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$207

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Deals found on 6/9

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $371 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara for 31% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $149. Users have also found prices from $170 and $178 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 Birmingham to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$350Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$381Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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