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$198+ 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SBA
Jun 25 — Jul 21
Thu 6/25
Thu 7/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Santa Barbara

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 May 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 10/273:30 pm
BHM
-
SBA
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 10/2812:15 pm
SBA
-
BHM
1 stop9h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/25$483
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 8/1811:20 am
BHM
-
SBA
2 stops11h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 8/199:35 am
SBA
-
BHM
3 stops26h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/21$664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Wed 6/39:25 am
BHM
-
SBA
2 stops14h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 6/612:46 pm
SBA
-
BHM
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$761
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Wed 6/35:30 pm
BHM
-
SBA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Sat 6/65:05 am
SBA
-
BHM
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/23$827
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Wed 6/312:08 pm
BHM
-
SBA
2 stops11h 42m
Delta
Sat 6/64:45 pm
SBA
-
BHM
2 stops13h 36m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$842

Find 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 May 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$483
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$198
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$507
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Tue 10/27

10:15 am-9:15 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/28

12:15 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$488
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Tue 8/18

3:40 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/19

5:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$495
Cheapest one-way

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Wed 7/1

10:47 am-10:12 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$235

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Sun 7/5

6:20 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$239
Quickest one-way

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Tue 6/30

3:40 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$310

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Thu 7/2

6:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$335

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Wed 7/1

3:40 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$365

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Fri 7/3

10:47 am-10:12 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$375

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Sun 7/5

3:40 pm-9:17 am

2 stops19h 37m

$454

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Sun 6/28

5:08 pm-11:52 am

3 stops20h 44m

$611

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/25

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to Santa Barbara

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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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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?

    United Airlines can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to Santa Barbara in just under 13h. Your travel time can differ by up to . Birmingham, Alabama and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1887 mi.

  • 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.

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