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$224+ 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GRR — SBA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$369
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$224
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$414
From Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara
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 16, 2025.

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.
Thu 10/167:12 amGRR - SBA
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2012:30 pmSBA - GRR
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$429
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:40 pmGRR - SBA
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Fri 1/210:30 amSBA - GRR
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$452
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.
Thu 10/167:30 amGRR - SBA
2 stops11h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/208:40 pmSBA - GRR
2 stops12h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$529
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:30 pmGRR - SBA
2 stops20h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/22:08 pmSBA - GRR
3 stops19h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$781

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Grand Rapids

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Santa Barbara

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Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 2/6

5:34 am-11:38 am

1 stop9h 04m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/9

12:39 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$369

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 2/6

3:45 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/9

6:51 pm-11:06 am

2 stops13h 15m

$374

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 2/6

5:50 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/9

5:35 am-10:25 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$395

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 3/10

1:00 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

8:25 am-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$447

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 12/23

6:40 pm-12:15 am

2 stops8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/2

10:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops10h 55m

$452

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 10/19

3:36 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$224

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 10/19

12:15 pm-6:41 pm

3 stops57h 26m

$362

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 9/26

12:35 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$434

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 9/26

7:10 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 21m

$434

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 9/25

7:10 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 21m

$434

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Best time to book a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Grand Rapids 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Grand Rapids 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 September 16, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

    Departing from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara will take you 8h 07m. Grand Rapids and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1925 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($355), and United Airlines ($412) offers the cheapest pricing from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $224 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $434 and American Airlines from $434 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Grand Rapids 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 2 airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Grand Rapids 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
American AirlinesCheapest$355Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$412Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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