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$149+ Cheap flights from Hartford to Santa Barbara (BDL - 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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BDL — SBA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hartford Bradley Intl to Santa Barbara are usually found in March or August, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hartford to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hartford (BDL) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$370
(Delta)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$786
From Hartford Bradley Intl to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Hartford to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hartford to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/192:20 pmBDL - SBA
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Mon 9/225:00 pmSBA - BDL
2 stops14h 46mDelta
Deal found 6/11$370
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/122:00 pmBDL - SBA
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Fri 8/225:40 amSBA - BDL
2 stops14h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/46:18 amBDL - SBA
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/137:04 pmSBA - BDL
2 stops14h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/166:00 amBDL - SBA
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/208:40 pmSBA - BDL
2 stops9h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$407

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

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Hartford

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Santa Barbara

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Price

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 9/19

2:20 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/22

5:00 pm-10:46 am

2 stops14h 46m

$370

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 8/12

2:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/22

5:40 am-11:10 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$374

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Fri 7/4

6:18 am-11:21 am

1 stop8h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/13

7:04 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops14h 51m

$397

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-2:42 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/20

8:40 pm-9:37 am

2 stops9h 57m

$407

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Tue 10/28

6:06 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 21m

$149

HartfordSanta Barbara

BDL - SBA

BDLSBA

Hartford Bradley Intl

Thu 7/10

7:45 pm-11:50 am

3 stops19h 05m

$429

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Deals found on 6/9

Best time to book a flight from Hartford to Santa Barbara

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hartford to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hartford to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Hartford to Santa Barbara. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hartford to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hartford to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Hartford 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 BDL to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Hartford 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Hartford to Santa Barbara at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Hartford to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hartford to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hartford to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $370. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $374 and $397, respectively. Delta is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hartford 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 Hartford to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hartford to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Hartford 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 4 airlines flying from Hartford to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Hartford 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$387Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$396Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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