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Cheap flights from Fresno to Santa Barbara (FAT - SBA)

FAT — SBA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fresno (FAT) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$301
Provider with most accurate pricing for Fresno Airterminal-Santa Barbara flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 Fresno to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Fresno-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Fresno-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fresno-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fresno-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Fresno-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 Fresno to Santa Barbara

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

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 $52). Flying from Fresno to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Fresno to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

When flying from Fresno to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Fresno 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
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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

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

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

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  • 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 $52). Flying from Fresno to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 Fresno to Santa Barbara

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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