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

According to our current data, Delta ($351), Southwest ($361), and American Airlines ($362) offers the cheapest pricing from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara. Delta is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

$157 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $181 and $184, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

Leaving on a Saturday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 39% on the overall cost on flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara at least 58 days early can save you up to 107% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 58 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara for as little as $276 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $555 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

Flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $138.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Cincinnati-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Expedia 3 stars
Round-trip from	$351 (Delta)
One-way from	$157 (Delta)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$465

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jue. 8/216:50 amCVG - SBA

1 stop8h 12mDelta

lun. 8/258:30 amSBA - CVG

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$351

jue. 8/211:00 pmCVG - SBA

2 stops12h 30mSouthwest

lun. 8/255:40 amSBA - CVG

2 stops12h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/27

$361

dom. 5/188:18 amCVG - SBA

1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines

dom. 5/257:24 pmSBA - CVG

2 stops11h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$362

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jue. 8/216:50 amCVG - SBA

1 stop8h 12mDelta

lun. 8/258:30 amSBA - CVG

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$351

jue. 8/211:00 pmCVG - SBA

2 stops12h 30mSouthwest

lun. 8/255:40 amSBA - CVG

2 stops12h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/27

$361

dom. 5/188:18 amCVG - SBA

1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines

dom. 5/257:24 pmSBA - CVG

2 stops11h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$362

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sáb. 5/171:49 pmCVG - SBA

2 stops11h 12mDelta

sáb. 5/318:30 amSBA - CVG

2 stops10h 57mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$443

dom. 5/188:18 amCVG - SBA

1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines

dom. 5/257:24 pmSBA - CVG

2 stops11h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$362

One-way flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara
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mié. 6/45:45 pmCVG - SBA

1 stop7h 16mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$157

lun. 6/95:56 pmCVG - SBA

2 stops9h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$181

sáb. 6/216:45 amCVG - SBA

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$184

jue. 7/37:00 amCVG - SBA

1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$190

vie. 7/48:00 amCVG - SBA

3 stops12h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$740

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CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

dom. 5/18

8:18 am-12:34 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Santa Barbara

dom. 5/25

7:24 pm-10:16 am

2 stops11h 52m

$362

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sáb. 5/17

1:49 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 5/31

8:30 am-10:27 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$443

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mié. 6/4

5:45 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$157

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

lun. 6/9

5:56 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 02m

$181

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sáb. 6/21

6:45 am-3:30 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$184

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

jue. 7/3

7:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

$190

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

vie. 7/4

8:00 am-5:57 pm

3 stops12h 57m

$740

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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 Cincinnati-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cincinnati-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Cincinnati-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 Cincinnati to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 CVG to SBA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara 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

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,295 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($351), Southwest ($361), and American Airlines ($362) offers the cheapest pricing from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara. Delta is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara one-way?
$157 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $181 and $184, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cincinnati to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 3 airlines flying from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$331	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$340	Average$533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CVG to SBA?

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