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$169+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FLL — SBA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$337
(Delta)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$496
From Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/412:25 pmFLL - SBA
1 stop10h 43mDelta
Tue 11/185:40 amSBA - FLL
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/15$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/256:55 amFLL - SBA
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/2912:24 pmSBA - FLL
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/259:06 amFLL - SBA
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/295:30 amSBA - FLL
2 stops11h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2412:25 pmFLL - SBA
1 stop10h 43mDelta
Mon 10/275:50 amSBA - FLL
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/15$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2411:08 amFLL - SBA
2 stops13h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/274:45 pmSBA - FLL
2 stops14h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 10/266:45 amFLL - SBA
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Thu 10/3011:15 amSBA - FLL
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/41:30 pmFLL - SBA
3 stops11h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/187:19 amSBA - FLL
2 stops11h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/39:00 amFLL - SBA
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/68:40 pmSBA - FLL
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$455

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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 LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 11/4

6:32 am-4:11 pm

2 stops12h 39m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/18

5:40 am-6:54 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$347

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 10/25

9:06 am-2:42 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/29

5:30 am-7:52 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$350

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 10/24

12:25 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

5:50 am-4:24 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$366

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 10/26

6:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/30

11:15 am-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$371

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 10/24

11:08 am-9:59 pm

2 stops13h 51m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

4:45 pm-10:18 am

2 stops14h 33m

$376

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 11/4

1:30 pm-10:29 pm

3 stops11h 59m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/18

7:19 am-9:57 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$452

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 10/3

9:00 am-5:29 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/6

8:40 pm-7:30 am

1 stop7h 50m

$455

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 10/15

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$169

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 10/15

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$182

Fort LauderdaleSanta Barbara

FLL - SBA

FLLSBA

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 10/15

3:30 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$189

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 $350, Delta can have you in Santa Barbara from Fort Lauderdale in 8h 36m. The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Santa Barbara is about 2421 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($312), American Airlines ($328), and United Airlines ($378) offers the cheapest pricing from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara. Delta is currently priced 45% 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $169. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 3 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$312Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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