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$172+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara (CVG - 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — SBA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/66:00 am
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop9h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 5/111:00 pm
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/17:00 am
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop7h 57m
American Airlines
Fri 3/612:38 pm
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/61:20 pm
CVG
-
SBA
2 stops12h 30m
Southwest
Mon 5/115:20 am
SBA
-
CVG
2 stops11h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$376
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1712:00 pm
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Wed 3/185:45 am
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/2412:25 pm
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Sat 3/285:30 am
SBA
-
CVG
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$406
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/247:29 pm
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop26h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/287:20 pm
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop20h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$410
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 3/16:25 am
CVG
-
SBA
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Fri 3/65:20 am
SBA
-
CVG
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/206:01 am
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Sun 2/227:05 pm
SBA
-
CVG
2 stops11h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/65:15 pm
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop8h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 3/86:19 am
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$487

Find flight deals from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$365
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$796
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/11

1:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$365

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop7h 57m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/6

12:38 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$375

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 3/17

12:00 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

5:45 am-2:52 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$385

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 3/24

12:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/28

5:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$406

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 3/24

7:29 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop26h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/28

7:20 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$410

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/1

6:25 am-2:50 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/6

5:20 am-7:35 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$423

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 2/20

6:01 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

7:05 pm-9:16 am

2 stops11h 11m

$430

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 3/6

5:15 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/8

6:19 am-4:32 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$487

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/18

9:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$178

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 2/24

8:12 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 43m

$178

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Compare providers for flights from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in January.
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 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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara (average of $93). Flying from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in about 7h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1960 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($331), and Delta ($412) offers the cheapest pricing from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara (average of $93). Flying from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 Cincinnati to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$412Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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