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$180+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — SBA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$180
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$296
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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 July 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/278:10 amIND - SBA
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Tue 9/3012:40 pmSBA - IND
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/28$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/101:15 pmIND - SBA
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Wed 12/1711:05 amSBA - IND
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:00 amIND - SBA
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/255:15 amSBA - IND
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/292:51 pmIND - SBA
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/16:05 amSBA - IND
2 stops12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$338

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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

Sat 9/27

8:10 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 46m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

12:40 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$297

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

5:15 am-2:36 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$328

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Mon 9/29

2:51 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/1

6:05 am-9:35 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$338

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Thu 10/23

8:05 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/26

5:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$403

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Mon 8/25

6:13 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 09m

$180

IndianapolisSanta Barbara

IND - SBA

INDSBA

Indianapolis

Mon 8/25

11:47 am-10:14 pm

3 stops13h 27m

$235

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Deals found on 7/30

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 IND to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis 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 July 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 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.

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

    Delta, at $297, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 35% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Indianapolis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 Indianapolis to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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