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

For as low as $427, American Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from El Paso in 5h 26m. The distance between El Paso and Santa Barbara is about 799 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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. You may be able to fly from El Paso to Santa Barbara for 27% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

What is the cheapest day to fly from El Paso to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their El Paso to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 day to fly round-trip from El Paso to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that flying from El Paso to Santa Barbara on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 165% by booking at least 40 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from El Paso to Santa Barbara within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $353.

What is the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Santa Barbara?

September can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from El Paso with a flight ticket averaging about $338. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $127. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from El Paso to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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?

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Round-trip from	$427 (American Airlines)
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Popular in	September
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Average price	$390

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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 August 20, 2025.

Tue 9/167:27 amELP - SBA

1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/164:36 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$282

Sat 9/133:37 pmELP - SBA

1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/154:36 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$291

Sat 9/132:05 pmELP - SBA

2 stops7h 10mSouthwest

Mon 9/153:00 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/20

$377

Wed 9/37:00 amELP - SBA

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/55:30 amSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$427

Sat 9/1312:15 pmELP - SBA

3 stops10h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/156:00 amSBA - ELP

2 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$498

Tue 9/167:00 amELP - SBA

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/166:52 pmSBA - ELP

2 stops17h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$558

Wed 9/37:00 amELP - SBA

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/64:00 pmSBA - ELP

2 stops20h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$609

Thu 9/412:15 pmELP - SBA

3 stops10h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/86:00 amSBA - ELP

2 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$641

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Tue 9/167:27 amELP - SBA

1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/164:36 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$282

Sat 9/132:05 pmELP - SBA

2 stops7h 10mSouthwest

Mon 9/153:00 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/20

$377

Wed 9/37:00 amELP - SBA

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/55:30 amSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$427

Sat 9/133:37 pmELP - SBA

1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/154:36 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$291

Wed 9/311:38 amELP - SBA

1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/66:05 amSBA - ELP

1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$427

Sat 9/1312:15 pmELP - SBA

3 stops10h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/156:00 amSBA - ELP

2 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$498

Thu 9/411:38 amELP - SBA

1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/84:36 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$427

Thu 9/412:15 pmELP - SBA

3 stops10h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/85:30 amSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$507

Tue 9/167:00 amELP - SBA

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/166:52 pmSBA - ELP

2 stops17h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$558

Last-minute flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara
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Wed 9/37:00 amELP - SBA

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/55:30 amSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$427

Wed 9/37:00 amELP - SBA

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/64:00 pmSBA - ELP

2 stops20h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$609

Thu 9/412:15 pmELP - SBA

3 stops10h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/86:00 amSBA - ELP

2 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$641

Sat 9/133:37 pmELP - SBA

1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/154:36 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$291

Sat 9/132:05 pmELP - SBA

2 stops7h 10mSouthwest

Mon 9/153:00 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/20

$377

Sat 9/1312:15 pmELP - SBA

3 stops10h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/156:00 amSBA - ELP

2 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$498

Tue 9/167:27 amELP - SBA

1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/164:36 pmSBA - ELP

1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$282

Tue 9/167:00 amELP - SBA

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/166:52 pmSBA - ELP

2 stops17h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$558

One-way flights from El Paso to Santa Barbara
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Sat 9/203:37 pmELP - SBA

1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$146

Sat 9/2010:25 amELP - SBA

2 stops10h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 8/17

$151

Fri 9/193:37 pmELP - SBA

1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$154

Sat 9/2012:15 pmELP - SBA

3 stops10h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$191

Fri 9/193:45 pmELP - SBA

2 stops7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 8/20

$194

Wed 9/37:00 amELP - SBA

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$214

Sat 9/132:35 pmELP - SBA

2 stops25h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$248

Fri 9/191:55 pmELP - SBA

3 stops33h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$381

Sat 9/203:54 pmELP - SBA

3 stops43h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$438

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Tue 9/16

7:27 am-12:24 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

4:36 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$282

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Sat 9/13

3:37 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/15

4:36 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$291

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Sat 9/13

2:05 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/15

3:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$377

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/5

5:30 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$427

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Wed 9/3

11:38 am-4:04 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/6

6:05 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 09m

$427

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Thu 9/4

11:38 am-4:04 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

4:36 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$427

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Sat 9/13

12:15 pm-10:14 pm

3 stops10h 59m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/15

6:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$498

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Thu 9/4

12:15 pm-10:14 pm

3 stops10h 59m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

5:30 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$507

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Tue 9/16

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

6:52 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops17h 18m

$558

El PasoSanta Barbara

ELP - SBA

ELPSBA

El Paso

Sat 9/13

3:37 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$146

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from El Paso to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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

10,000 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

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 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 $427, American Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from El Paso in 5h 26m. The distance between El Paso and Santa Barbara is about 799 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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. You may be able to fly from El Paso to Santa Barbara for 27% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from El Paso to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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