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$179+ Cheap flights from Boston to Santa Barbara (BOS - 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — SBA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to Santa Barbara are usually found in November or January, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/2311:00 amBOS - SBA
1 stop11h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:00 amSBA - BOS
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$570
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/231:30 pmBOS - SBA
2 stops13h 45mSouthwest
Thu 1/15:50 amSBA - BOS
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$629
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/2312:20 pmBOS - SBA
1 stop10h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amSBA - BOS
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$631
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/231:30 pmBOS - SBA
2 stops13h 45mSouthwest
Tue 12/305:15 amSBA - BOS
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$637
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/245:30 amBOS - SBA
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Sat 12/275:35 amSBA - BOS
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$660
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/243:15 pmBOS - SBA
1 stop9h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/275:00 amSBA - BOS
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$673
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/213:15 pmBOS - SBA
1 stop9h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 pmSBA - BOS
2 stops13h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$752
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/213:15 pmBOS - SBA
1 stop9h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amSBA - BOS
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$770
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/214:14 pmBOS - SBA
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:12 amSBA - BOS
2 stops11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$771

Find flight deals from Boston to Santa Barbara

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

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$333
(Delta)

One-way from

$179
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$641
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Boston to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Boston

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 1/6

4:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/17

8:45 am-8:31 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$333

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 1/7

6:10 am-12:16 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

1:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$363

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 1/27

6:25 am-2:20 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$377

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 1/27

6:44 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop22h 09m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

2:45 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$379

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 1/27

4:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/5

4:59 pm-6:05 am

1 stop10h 06m

$380

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

12:05 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 20m

$385

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 1/22

6:44 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop22h 09m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

2:45 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$392

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 2/20

11:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

6:23 am-4:41 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$412

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 1/8

4:52 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$179

BostonSanta Barbara

BOS - SBA

BOSSBA

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$179

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/10

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Boston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Boston to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Boston to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Boston to Santa Barbara is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Santa Barbara (average of $115). Flying from Boston to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 BOS to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Boston 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 12, 2025.

When flying from Boston to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

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 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Boston 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $333, Delta can have you in Santa Barbara from Boston in 8h 30m. The distance from Boston to Santa Barbara is about 2661 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Boston to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Boston to Santa Barbara is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $299 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $316 and $323 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Boston to Santa Barbara one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Boston to Santa Barbara are Alaska Airlines ($156), United Airlines ($156), and Delta ($158).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Santa Barbara (average of $115). Flying from Boston to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 4 airlines flying from Boston to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Boston 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$325Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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