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$230+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara (IND - 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — SBA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/183:42 pm
IND
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SBA
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 2/211:02 pm
SBA
-
IND
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/117:15 am
IND
-
SBA
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 3/185:00 am
SBA
-
IND
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/275:49 am
IND
-
SBA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 3/212:38 pm
SBA
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IND
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/93:38 pm
IND
-
SBA
1 stop8h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 3/108:15 am
SBA
-
IND
1 stop9h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/265:49 am
IND
-
SBA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 3/17:05 pm
SBA
-
IND
2 stops11h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/124:46 pm
IND
-
SBA
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 2/167:05 pm
SBA
-
IND
2 stops12h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/125:49 am
IND
-
SBA
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 3/1812:37 pm
SBA
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IND
2 stops9h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$387

Find flight deals from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$230
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$473
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Wed 2/18

3:42 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

1:02 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$347

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Wed 3/11

7:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

5:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$355

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Fri 2/27

5:49 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 59m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/2

12:38 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$359

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Mon 3/9

3:38 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

8:15 am-8:38 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$361

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Thu 2/26

5:49 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

7:05 pm-9:32 am

2 stops11h 27m

$364

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Thu 2/19

5:49 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

7:05 pm-9:32 am

2 stops11h 27m

$364

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Sun 2/15

12:37 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops11h 36m

$230

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Deals found on 1/27

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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 Indianapolis to Santa Barbara in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Indianapolis-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $96). Flying from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara in just under 8h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 28m. There are 1872 mi between Indianapolis and Santa Barbara. 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 Indianapolis to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $296, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $96). Flying from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 3 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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