$179+ Cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara (GRR - 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GRR — SBA
Oct 3 — Oct 101
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Grand Rapids to Santa BarbaraExplore the most affordable flight options available from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 3, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 3, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/296:42 am -
1 stop8h 03m
Mon 11/212:35 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Wed 9/236:44 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Tue 9/2912:32 pm -
2 stops9h 06m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Wed 11/185:36 am -
2 stops15h 45m
Tue 12/17:12 pm -
2 stops11h 03m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 12/163:39 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Sun 12/202:17 pm -
1 stop6h 42m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Sun 10/46:44 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Mon 10/126:47 pm -
2 stops11h 16m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 10/293:42 pm -
1 stop8h 26m
Mon 11/21:06 pm -
1 stop6h 14m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$435
Best flights from Grand Rapids to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Wed 9/236:44 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Tue 9/2912:32 pm -
2 stops9h 06m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Fri 10/23:40 pm -
1 stop10h 30m
Tue 10/132:05 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 8/29![Southwest logo]()
$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/2310:10 am -
2 stops12h 32m
Tue 9/296:22 am -
2 stops12h 33m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Sun 10/46:44 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Mon 10/126:47 pm -
2 stops11h 16m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Wed 11/186:36 am -
1 stop8h 09m
Tue 12/110:11 am -
2 stops11h 28m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/23:54 pm -
1 stop8h 16m
Sun 10/45:00 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$534
Last-minute flights from Grand Rapids to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Wed 9/236:44 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Tue 9/2912:32 pm -
2 stops9h 06m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/26:44 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Sun 10/47:07 pm -
2 stops10h 56m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Sun 10/46:44 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Mon 10/126:47 pm -
2 stops11h 16m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/296:42 am -
1 stop8h 03m
Mon 11/212:35 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 10/293:42 pm -
1 stop8h 26m
Mon 11/21:06 pm -
1 stop6h 14m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$435
One-way flights from Grand Rapids to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 12/163:39 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Wed 12/166:36 am -
1 stop8h 09m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/233:54 pm -
1 stop8h 16m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Fri 10/235:35 pm -
2 stops8h 40m
Deal found 9/1![Southwest logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/167:00 am -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$544
Find flight deals from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Grand Rapids (GRR) 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 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $357 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $179 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $490 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Grand Rapids 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Grand RapidsSanta Barbara
GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - SBA Santa Barbara
GRRSBA
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
Wed 9/23
6:44 am-11:35 am
1 stop7h 51m
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/29
12:32 pm-12:38 am
2 stops9h 06m
$362
Grand RapidsSanta Barbara
GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - SBA Santa Barbara
GRRSBA
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
Sun 10/4
6:44 am-11:35 am
1 stop7h 51m
Santa Barbara
Mon 10/12
6:47 pm-9:03 am
2 stops11h 16m
$422
Grand RapidsSanta Barbara
GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - SBA Santa Barbara
GRRSBA
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
Fri 10/2
3:40 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop10h 30m
Santa Barbara
Tue 10/13
2:05 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$440
Grand RapidsSanta Barbara
GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - SBA Santa Barbara
GRRSBA
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
Wed 11/18
6:36 am-11:45 am
1 stop8h 09m
Santa Barbara
Tue 12/1
10:11 am-12:39 am
2 stops11h 28m
$440
Grand RapidsSanta Barbara
GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - SBA Santa Barbara
GRRSBA
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
Wed 9/23
10:10 am-7:42 pm
2 stops12h 32m
Santa Barbara
Tue 9/29
6:22 am-9:55 pm
2 stops12h 33m
$468
Quickest round-trip
Grand RapidsSanta Barbara
GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - SBA Santa Barbara
GRRSBA
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
Fri 10/2
3:54 pm-9:10 pm
1 stop8h 16m
Santa Barbara
Sun 10/4
5:00 am-2:47 pm
1 stop6h 47m
$534
Cheapest one-way
Grand RapidsSanta Barbara
GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - SBA Santa Barbara
GRRSBA
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
Wed 12/16
10:47 am-5:28 pm
2 stops9h 41m
$184
Quickest one-way
Grand RapidsSanta Barbara
GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - SBA Santa Barbara
GRRSBA
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
Wed 12/16
6:36 am-11:45 am
1 stop8h 09m
$187
Grand RapidsSanta Barbara
GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - SBA Santa Barbara
GRRSBA
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
Fri 10/23
3:54 pm-9:10 pm
1 stop8h 16m
$196
Grand RapidsSanta Barbara
GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - SBA Santa Barbara
GRRSBA
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
Fri 10/23
5:35 pm-11:15 pm
2 stops8h 40m
$201
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Grand Rapids-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Grand Rapids-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Grand Rapids-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Grand Rapids-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 Grand Rapids-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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Grand Rapids with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara (average of $420). Flying from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $987). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $386 and $490 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $357 on American Airlines (Oct 29-Nov 2).
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 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$337 | Average$630 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$349 | Average$487 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$466 | Average$532 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |