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$370+ Cheap flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara (ELP - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SBA
Mar 28 — Apr 41
Sat 3/28
Sat 4/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Paso to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara
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 February 26, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Fri 4/174:15 pm
ELP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Sun 4/195:20 am
SBA
-
ELP
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/24$370
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 7/87:55 pm
ELP
-
SBA
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Sun 7/125:30 am
SBA
-
ELP
1 stop11h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 10/812:40 pm
ELP
-
SBA
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 10/141:11 pm
SBA
-
ELP
1 stop4h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 7/210:15 am
ELP
-
SBA
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Sun 7/55:30 am
SBA
-
ELP
1 stop11h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/25$478
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Thu 10/87:19 pm
ELP
-
SBA
2 stops25h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/1411:33 am
SBA
-
ELP
1 stop30h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$696
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/32:36 pm
ELP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 3/41:12 pm
SBA
-
ELP
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$697

Find flight deals from El Paso to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from El Paso (ELP) 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$370
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$362
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from El Paso 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 February 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Fri 4/17

4:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/19

5:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 55m

$370

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Wed 7/8

7:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/12

5:30 am-6:05 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$392

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Thu 7/2

10:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/5

6:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$530

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Deals found on 2/24

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Compare providers for flights from El Paso 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 El Paso to Santa Barbara in February.
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 El Paso-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on El Paso-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 El Paso-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 El Paso to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from El Paso with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Santa Barbara (average of $101). 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

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 26, 2026.
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
11,352 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

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
11,352 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,352 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

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

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

    For as low as $370, Southwest can have you in Santa Barbara from El Paso in 7h 15m. 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 $101). 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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Top airline flying from El Paso to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from El Paso 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 February 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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