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$162+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — SBA
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
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 July 30, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/245:55 pm
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 9/289:45 am
SBA
-
CVG
2 stops10h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 10/55:55 pm
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Sat 10/1010:13 am
SBA
-
CVG
2 stops8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/232:20 pm
CVG
-
SBA
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Mon 9/284:40 pm
SBA
-
CVG
2 stops16h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/235:25 am
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 9/281:46 pm
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:30 am
CVG
-
SBA
2 stops11h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 9/281:46 pm
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2412:55 pm
CVG
-
SBA
2 stops12h 20m
Southwest
Mon 9/284:40 pm
SBA
-
CVG
2 stops16h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 11/97:00 am
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Fri 11/1312:47 pm
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/227:08 am
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 12/2912:25 pm
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 12/63:25 pm
CVG
-
SBA
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 12/95:30 am
SBA
-
CVG
1 stop6h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$420

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 July 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$418
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. 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 July 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 9/24

12:55 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/28

4:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$373

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/9

4:23 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/13

12:47 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$378
Quickest round-trip

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 9/9

3:25 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/12

5:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$423

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 8/25

5:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop9h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/29

1:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$423
Cheapest one-way

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 11/18

3:23 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$162
Quickest one-way

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 8/18

3:25 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$162

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/8

11:17 am-7:42 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$173

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 9/7

5:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop9h 06m

$195

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 9/7

7:23 am-6:03 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$264

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 11/18

12:48 pm-9:36 am

3 stops47h 48m

$559

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Deals found on 7/26

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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 July.
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

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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 July 30, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,841 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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, Southwest, and Delta fly from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara in about 7h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. 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 ($322), and United Airlines ($361) offers the cheapest pricing from Cincinnati to Santa Barbara.

  • 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.

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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 July 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$322Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$361Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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