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$159+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara (FLL - 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FLL — SBA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/149:00 am
FLL
-
SBA
2 stops17h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 2/186:00 am
SBA
-
FLL
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$506
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:00 am
FLL
-
SBA
2 stops13h 14m
Delta
Sat 2/285:40 am
SBA
-
FLL
1 stop7h 44m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$743
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/51:55 pm
FLL
-
SBA
2 stops11h 10m
Delta
Sat 2/74:59 pm
SBA
-
FLL
2 stops14h 21m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$810
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 2/57:50 am
FLL
-
SBA
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 2/75:00 am
SBA
-
FLL
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$897
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:00 am
FLL
-
SBA
2 stops12h 14m
Delta
Thu 2/264:59 pm
SBA
-
FLL
2 stops13h 19m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,430
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.
Tue 2/245:45 pm
FLL
-
SBA
1 stop21h 03m
American Airlines
Thu 2/267:05 pm
SBA
-
FLL
2 stops12h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$2,154
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:54 am
FLL
-
SBA
3 stops13h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 2/267:21 am
SBA
-
FLL
2 stops12h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$2,471

Find flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$506
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$854
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Fort Lauderdale

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Depart

Return

Price

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-11:52 pm

2 stops19h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$506

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-4:14 pm

2 stops13h 14m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

5:40 am-4:24 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$743

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-4:14 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/26

4:59 pm-9:18 am

2 stops13h 19m

$1,430

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$159

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 3/30

6:11 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$249

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 2/13

7:18 am-4:10 pm

2 stops11h 52m

$289

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 3/30

1:45 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$316

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 3/30

8:05 pm-5:29 pm

3 stops48h 24m

$434

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 4/3

8:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$436

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-7:51 pm

3 stops15h 51m

$493

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Compare providers for flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara in January.
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 Fort Lauderdale-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fort Lauderdale-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fort Lauderdale-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Lauderdale-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 Fort Lauderdale-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 Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara (average of $108). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?

    For as low as $506, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Fort Lauderdale in 19h 52m. The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Santa Barbara is about 2421 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($328), and United Airlines ($391) offers the cheapest pricing from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $155. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara (average of $108). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 2 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$391Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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