$159+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara (SBA)
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CMH — SBA
Mar 22 — Mar 291
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Santa BarbaraExplore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2026.
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/187:00 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 3/255:00 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/222:52 pm
CMH
- SBA
2 stops11h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 4/257:13 pm
SBA
- CMH
2 stops12h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18![American Airlines logo]()
$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/54:57 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 4/86:27 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17![American Airlines logo]()
$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sat 4/47:13 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Sat 4/111:02 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17![American Airlines logo]()
$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/194:57 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 3/226:55 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18![American Airlines logo]()
$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sat 4/45:55 pm
CMH
- SBA
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Sat 4/115:30 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/17![Southwest logo]()
$383
Best flights from Columbus to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 20, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 20, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/187:00 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 3/255:00 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/54:57 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 4/86:27 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17![American Airlines logo]()
$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/227:00 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 4/256:30 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/225:40 am
CMH
- SBA
2 stops10h 34m
United Airlines
Fri 4/2412:25 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18![United Airlines logo]()
$355
Last-minute flights from Columbus to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Data last updated February 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Data last updated February 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/77:30 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Wed 3/1112:40 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/20![Delta logo]()
$567
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/105:30 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Thu 4/305:20 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/20![Southwest logo]()
$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/137:13 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Sun 3/226:55 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17![American Airlines logo]()
$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/183:30 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 3/255:00 am
SBA
- CMH
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19![United Airlines logo]()
$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/194:57 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 3/226:55 pm
SBA
- CMH
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18![American Airlines logo]()
$371
One-way flights from Columbus to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 20, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 3/107:05 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/18![Delta logo]()
$159
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/197:00 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17![United Airlines logo]()
$180
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/224:57 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17![American Airlines logo]()
$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/194:05 pm
CMH
- SBA
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/17![Southwest logo]()
$235
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/298:00 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/17![Southwest logo]()
$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/107:00 am
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19![United Airlines logo]()
$334
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:09 pm
CMH
- SBA
3 stops28h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$343
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 3/293:34 pm
CMH
- SBA
1 stop8h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18![United Airlines logo]()
$549
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/227:05 am
CMH
- SBA
3 stops38h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$700
Find flight deals from Columbus to Santa Barbara
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 February 20, 2026.
Round-trip from | $317 (United Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $159 (Delta) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $334 |
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Price
ColumbusSanta Barbara
CMH - SBA
CMHSBA
Columbus
Wed 3/18
7:00 am-12:00 pm
1 stop8h 00m
Santa Barbara
Wed 3/25
5:00 am-2:28 pm
1 stop6h 28m
$317
ColumbusSanta Barbara
CMH - SBA
CMHSBA
Columbus
Wed 4/22
7:00 am-11:13 am
1 stop7h 13m
Santa Barbara
Sat 4/25
6:30 am-6:25 pm
1 stop8h 55m
$317
ColumbusSanta Barbara
CMH - SBA
CMHSBA
Columbus
Sun 4/5
4:57 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop8h 59m
Santa Barbara
Wed 4/8
6:27 am-4:30 pm
1 stop7h 03m
$350
ColumbusSanta Barbara
CMH - SBA
CMHSBA
Columbus
Wed 4/22
5:40 am-1:14 pm
2 stops10h 34m
Santa Barbara
Fri 4/24
12:25 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop6h 50m
$355
ColumbusSanta Barbara
CMH - SBA
CMHSBA
Columbus
Tue 3/10
7:05 am-12:00 pm
1 stop7h 55m
$159
ColumbusSanta Barbara
CMH - SBA
CMHSBA
Columbus
Sun 3/22
4:57 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop8h 59m
$192
ColumbusSanta Barbara
CMH - SBA
CMHSBA
Columbus
Thu 3/19
4:05 pm-12:10 am
2 stops11h 05m
$235
ColumbusSanta Barbara
CMH - SBA
CMHSBA
Columbus
Sun 3/29
8:00 pm-12:05 am
1 stop7h 05m
$260
ColumbusSanta Barbara
CMH - SBA
CMHSBA
Columbus
Tue 3/10
7:00 am-12:00 pm
1 stop8h 00m
$334
ColumbusSanta Barbara
CMH - SBA
CMHSBA
Columbus
Tue 3/10
6:09 pm-7:51 pm
3 stops28h 42m
$343
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara (average of $120). Flying from Columbus to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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 February 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$209 | Average$414 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$283 | Average$502 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$290 | Average$396 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$337 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |