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$289+ Cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara (GRR - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GRR — SBA
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$446
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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 October 23, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 12/241:25 pmGRR - SBA
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Thu 1/15:50 amSBA - GRR
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/243:35 pmGRR - SBA
2 stops11h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amSBA - GRR
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/243:35 pmGRR - SBA
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 amSBA - GRR
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/243:35 pmGRR - SBA
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/308:33 pmSBA - GRR
2 stops11h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/43:25 pmGRR - SBA
1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/105:05 amSBA - GRR
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/43:25 pmGRR - SBA
1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/117:00 amSBA - GRR
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$422

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 23, 2025.
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

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/24

1:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

5:50 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$289

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/24

3:35 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/1

5:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$329

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/24

3:35 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

5:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$375

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 12/4

3:25 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

5:05 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$397

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/24

3:35 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

8:33 pm-11:06 am

2 stops11h 33m

$407

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 12/4

3:25 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-10:29 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$422

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 3/10

5:36 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 59m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

12:44 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$449

Grand RapidsSanta Barbara

GRR - SBA

GRRSBA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 12/23

3:35 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

5:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$481

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Deals found on 10/21

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara (average of $83). Flying from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 October 23, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% 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 October 23, 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
8,995 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
8,995 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
11,032 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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 10h 40m. 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 ($356), 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.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara (average of $83). Flying from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$412Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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