How long is the flight from El Paso to Santa Barbara?

For as low as $387, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from El Paso in 7h 37m. The distance between El Paso and Santa Barbara is about 799 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from El Paso to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Currently priced at $318, American Airlines will fly you from El Paso to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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.

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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on El Paso-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 El Paso-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 El Paso to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Paso 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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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$387 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$194 (Southwest)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$348

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 11, 2026.

Sat 2/142:36 pmELP - SBA

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/185:00 amSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10

$387

Wed 11/257:00 amELP - SBA

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/55:30 amSBA - ELP

1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/11

$497

Wed 11/257:19 pmELP - SBA

1 stop16h 19mAlaska Airlines

Sat 12/57:28 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop22h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/11

$693

Sat 1/172:33 pmELP - SBA

1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2012:59 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$697

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Sat 2/142:36 pmELP - SBA

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/181:12 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/9

$387

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Sat 1/172:33 pmELP - SBA

1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2012:59 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/8

$697

Sat 2/142:36 pmELP - SBA

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/185:00 amSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10

$387

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Sun 3/228:50 pmELP - SBA

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 1/11

$194

Sun 3/228:52 pmELP - SBA

3 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/11

$387

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2:36 pm-9:13 pm

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1:12 pm-9:22 pm

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*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 El Paso-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on El Paso-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from El Paso-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on El Paso-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 El Paso-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Santa Barbara (average of $111). Flying from El Paso to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,100 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,100 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,100 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from El Paso to Santa Barbara?
For as low as $387, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from El Paso in 7h 37m. The distance between El Paso and Santa Barbara is about 799 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from El Paso to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Currently priced at $318, American Airlines will fly you from El Paso to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.
Can I find deals for flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on El Paso to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Paso 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 El Paso to Santa Barbara?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Santa Barbara (average of $111). Flying from El Paso to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from El Paso to Santa Barbara

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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

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Can I find deals for business class flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara?

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

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