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).

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Fresno to Santa Barbara at least 30 days early can save you up to 153% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 30 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Fresno to Santa Barbara for as little as $259 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $504 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Santa Barbara?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in February. For low rates, June can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from Fresno in June are about $315 on average during June, but can be found for as low as $179.

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Fresno 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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Can I find deals for flights from Fresno to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Fresno to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Fresno to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fresno to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Fresno to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fresno 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 Fresno to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Fresno 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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