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$143+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SBA
Nov 7 — Nov 141
Fri 11/7
Fri 11/14
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 October 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$391
(Delta)

One-way from

$143
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$414
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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 October 8, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 11/71:23 pmBHM - SBA
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Mon 11/104:59 pmSBA - BHM
2 stops13h 04mDelta
Deal found 10/7$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 11/73:20 pmBHM - SBA
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Mon 11/105:25 amSBA - BHM
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/7$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Tue 11/256:41 amBHM - SBA
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/2812:28 pmSBA - BHM
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/7$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 11/78:13 amBHM - SBA
2 stops11h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/101:20 pmSBA - BHM
2 stops8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/7$485
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 11/2510:50 amBHM - SBA
3 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/286:05 amSBA - BHM
2 stops13h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$613
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/222:35 pmBHM - SBA
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Sun 11/305:15 amSBA - BHM
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/6$727
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/222:35 pmBHM - SBA
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Sat 11/295:35 amSBA - BHM
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/6$732
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:41 amBHM - SBA
2 stops13h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/306:49 pmSBA - BHM
2 stops13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6$757

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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

Fly to

Santa Barbara

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Depart

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Price

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Fri 11/7

1:23 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/10

4:59 pm-8:03 am

2 stops13h 04m

$391

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Fri 11/7

3:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/10

5:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$418

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Tue 11/25

6:41 am-11:38 am

1 stop6h 57m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/28

12:28 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$467

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Tue 3/10

2:00 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

8:25 am-4:42 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$467

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Thu 2/19

2:00 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$143

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Sun 2/15

12:15 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$143

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Tue 2/17

12:15 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$143

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Fri 10/31

9:10 am-5:48 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$148

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

6:15 am-8:27 pm

2 stops16h 12m

$148

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Thu 1/29

12:15 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$180

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

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara (average of $134). Flying from Birmingham, 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 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.

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

    Delta and Southwest can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 20m. Birmingham, Alabama and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1887 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara (average of $134). Flying from Birmingham, 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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