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$552+ Cheap flights from Europe to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPH — SBA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Europe to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Europe to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Europe to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/46:30 am
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops25h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 2/82:17 pm
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops15h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$718
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/128:30 am
LHR
-
SBA
2 stops19h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 2/166:23 am
SBA
-
LHR
2 stops17h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$720
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/197:05 am
DUS
-
SBA
2 stops37h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 2/2312:38 pm
SBA
-
DUS
2 stops24h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$737
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 2/2711:15 am
STR
-
SBA
2 stops33h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 3/212:38 pm
SBA
-
STR
2 stops46h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$740
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 9/410:35 am
CDG
-
SBA
2 stops18h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 9/166:00 am
SBA
-
CDG
2 stops16h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$755
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 9/511:30 am
CDG
-
SBA
2 stops21h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 9/128:33 pm
SBA
-
CDG
1 stop28h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$756
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 10/3110:15 am
FRA
-
SBA
2 stops19h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 11/36:10 am
SBA
-
FRA
2 stops28h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$757
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/1310:20 am
CDG
-
SBA
2 stops18h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 2/176:00 am
SBA
-
CDG
2 stops20h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$757
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/118:30 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops23h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 2/157:22 am
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops40h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$760
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/185:55 am
MAD
-
SBA
2 stops20h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 2/225:48 pm
SBA
-
MAD
2 stops30h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$761
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/1210:15 am
FRA
-
SBA
2 stops20h 41m
American Airlines
Thu 3/1912:38 pm
SBA
-
FRA
2 stops20h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$761
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/610:15 am
FRA
-
SBA
2 stops20h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 3/2312:38 pm
SBA
-
FRA
2 stops18h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$768

Find flight deals from Europe to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Europe to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$718
(Expedia)

One-way from

$552
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$753
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Europe 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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Europe to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Europe

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 2/12

7:40 am-10:42 pm

2 stops23h 02m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/16

10:40 am-7:25 am

1 stop12h 45m

$718

LondonSanta Barbara

LHR - SBA

LHRSBA

London Heathrow

Thu 2/12

8:30 am-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/16

6:23 am-7:25 am

2 stops17h 02m

$720

DüsseldorfSanta Barbara

DUS - SBA

DUSSBA

Duesseldorf Intl

Thu 2/19

7:05 am-11:48 am

2 stops37h 43m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

12:38 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$737

StuttgartSanta Barbara

STR - SBA

STRSBA

Stuttgart Echterdingen

Fri 2/27

11:15 am-11:48 am

2 stops33h 33m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/2

12:38 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops46h 32m

$740

ParisSanta Barbara

CDG - SBA

CDGSBA

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 2/20

6:15 am-5:07 pm

2 stops19h 52m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/23

6:42 pm-6:55 am

2 stops27h 13m

$756

ParisSanta Barbara

CDG - SBA

CDGSBA

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 2/13

10:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

7:07 am-9:40 am

1 stop17h 33m

$756

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/18

5:55 am-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

5:48 pm-9:15 am

2 stops30h 27m

$760

MadridSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/11

8:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

7:22 am-9:15 am

2 stops40h 53m

$760

Frankfurt am MainSanta Barbara

FRA - SBA

FRASBA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 6/6

9:20 am-6:41 pm

2 stops18h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/14

12:17 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$761

Frankfurt am MainSanta Barbara

FRA - SBA

FRASBA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/12

10:15 am-10:56 pm

2 stops20h 41m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/19

12:38 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$761

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Europe to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Europe to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Santa Barbara (average of $279). Flying from Europe to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 January 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Europe to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Europe to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Europe to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Europe to Santa Barbara?

    Lufthansa, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Europe to Santa Barbara in just under 19h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 23m. Europe and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 5457 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Europe to Santa Barbara?

    The most popular route from Europe to Santa Barbara is Paris Charles de Gaulle - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Frankfurt am Main - Santa Barbara or Duesseldorf Intl - Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Europe 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 Europe to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Santa Barbara (average of $279). Flying from Europe to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 Europe to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Europe 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$708Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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