Cheap flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara (SBA) from $253

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CMH — SBA
Apr 28 — May 51

Cheap 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 April 23, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$457

Round-trip from

$238
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Columbus to Santa Barbara

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

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santa Barbara.

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

To save up to 67% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 37 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Columbus to Santa Barbara from $218 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $346 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Columbus. Users have commonly found prices around $267 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $95. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Santa Barbara (CMH - SBA)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Santa Barbara at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Columbus and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 5/144:50 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/185:15 amSBA - CMH
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$518
Tue 5/149:10 amCMH - SBA
2 stops17h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/185:15 amSBA - CMH
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$641
Sat 5/44:50 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/71:07 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$685
Sat 5/47:25 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$695
Sat 5/411:25 amCMH - SBA
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$717

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Columbus and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Fri 8/167:55 amCMH - SBA
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/1812:30 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$496
Thu 7/253:16 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/296:38 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$499
Fri 8/167:55 amCMH - SBA
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/185:25 amSBA - CMH
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$501
Thu 7/258:30 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/296:38 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$503
Fri 8/164:03 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/185:25 amSBA - CMH
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$569

Cheap Columbus to Santa Barbara flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Prices were last updated on April 23, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 5/146:26 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop25h 56mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/186:01 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$389
Tue 5/144:50 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/185:15 amSBA - CMH
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$518
Tue 5/149:10 amCMH - SBA
2 stops17h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/185:15 amSBA - CMH
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$641
Sat 5/44:50 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/71:07 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$685
Sat 5/47:25 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$695
Sat 5/411:25 amCMH - SBA
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$717

Columbus to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 5/146:26 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop25h 56mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/186:01 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$389
Fri 8/167:55 amCMH - SBA
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/1812:30 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$496
Thu 7/253:16 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/296:38 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$499
Fri 8/167:55 amCMH - SBA
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/185:25 amSBA - CMH
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$501
Thu 7/258:30 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/296:38 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$503
Tue 5/144:50 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/185:15 amSBA - CMH
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$518
Thu 7/253:00 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Mon 7/291:15 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/22$566
Fri 8/164:03 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/185:25 amSBA - CMH
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$569
Tue 5/149:10 amCMH - SBA
2 stops17h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/185:15 amSBA - CMH
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$641

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Columbus

Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users needing a return flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara should utilize the search form above.
Sun 10/64:32 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$253
Sun 10/64:03 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$452
Sun 10/61:25 pmCMH - SBA
3 stops13h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$2,264

Find flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$389 - $685

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 5/14

1 stop25h 56m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/18

1 stop8h 40m

$389

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Fri 8/16

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/18

1 stop8h 34m

$496

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Thu 7/25

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/29

2 stops13h 03m

$499

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Fri 8/16

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/18

2 stops9h 31m

$501

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Thu 7/25

2 stops9h 49m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/29

2 stops13h 03m

$503

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 5/14

1 stop7h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/18

2 stops15h 15m

$518

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Thu 7/25

1 stop9h 16m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/29

1 stop6h 41m

$566

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 5/14

2 stops17h 34m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/18

2 stops15h 15m

$641

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sat 5/4

1 stop7h 31m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/7

1 stop6h 18m

$685

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 4/21

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Columbus to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara is currently $990 while a round-trip flight costs $533. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Columbus to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $566). 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.

January

$359

February

$394

March

$446

April

$470

May

$467

June

$566

July

$510

August

$444

September

$404

October

$420

November

$449

December

$426

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

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 April 23, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,102 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

8.1
Very good
9,102 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,102 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,102 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

7.4
Good
11,289 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,102 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

7.3
Good
14,914 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,102 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Columbus, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara per day from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $389, but on average you can expect to pay $564.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara round-trip from $389. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $496, and United Airlines, from $518. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does CMH to SBA mean?

    This is defined as Columbus Airport (CMH) and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). Codes like Santa Barbara Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Dayton Airport (DAY), Cincinnati Airport (LUK), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Lima Allen County Airport (AOH) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbus to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Columbus to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/22.

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