How long is the flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

Departing from Kansas City to Santa Barbara will take you 6h. The distance between Kansas City and Santa Barbara is about 1423 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara round-trip from $210. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $228, and Delta, from $256. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

Consider Southwest, Delta or American Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara.

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Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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.

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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

Sat 12/209:00 amMCI - SBA

1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/276:30 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops12h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$737

Sat 12/136:28 amMCI - SBA

1 stop7h 31mDelta

Sun 12/285:45 amSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$832

Sat 12/135:10 pmMCI - SBA

2 stops8h 34mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/288:33 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops10h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$842

Tue 12/1612:47 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop9h 47mDelta

Sat 12/204:55 pmSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$937

Tue 12/167:00 amMCI - SBA

2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/201:20 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$952

Tue 12/166:00 amMCI - SBA

3 stops13h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/207:30 amSBA - MCI

2 stops10h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$1,203

Best flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara
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Thu 2/197:50 amMCI - SBA

1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/216:12 amSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$291

Thu 2/196:30 amMCI - SBA

1 stop7h 26mDelta

Sat 2/215:40 amSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$291

Thu 6/411:25 amMCI - SBA

2 stops6h 57mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/812:15 pmSBA - MCI

1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$326

Sat 2/215:21 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/241:02 pmSBA - MCI

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$341

Sat 2/219:12 amMCI - SBA

1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/255:00 amSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$341

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Data last updated December 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 12/136:28 amMCI - SBA

1 stop7h 31mDelta

Sun 12/285:45 amSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$832

Sat 12/135:10 pmMCI - SBA

2 stops8h 34mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/288:33 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops10h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$842

Tue 12/1612:47 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop9h 47mDelta

Sat 12/204:55 pmSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$937

Tue 12/167:00 amMCI - SBA

2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/201:20 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$952

Sat 12/209:00 amMCI - SBA

1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/276:30 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops12h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$737

Sat 1/35:59 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop6h 46mDelta

Tue 1/68:45 amSBA - MCI

1 stop9h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$390

Sat 1/36:00 amMCI - SBA

2 stops9h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/62:31 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops6h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$599

One-way flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Wed 12/245:07 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$128

Fri 2/136:30 amMCI - SBA

1 stop7h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$161

Fri 2/134:03 pmMCI - SBA

2 stops9h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$166

Sun 1/44:56 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop30h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$257

Sun 12/2812:25 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/13

$439

Sat 12/275:35 pmMCI - SBA

2 stops8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/13

$524

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$291 (Delta)
One-way from	$128 (United Airlines)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$502

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Thu 2/19

7:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

6:12 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$291

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Thu 2/19

6:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

5:40 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$291

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Thu 6/4

11:25 am-4:22 pm

2 stops6h 57m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

12:15 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$326

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 2/21

5:21 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

1:02 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$341

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 2/21

9:12 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

5:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$341

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 12/24

5:07 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$128

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Fri 2/13

6:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 26m

$161

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Fri 2/13

4:03 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$166

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 12/24

6:00 am-6:51 pm

1 stop14h 51m

$219

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sun 1/4

4:56 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop30h 17m

$257

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Deals found on 12/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Kansas City-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Kansas City-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (average of $79). Flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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 MCI to SBA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Kansas City to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,052 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?
Departing from Kansas City to Santa Barbara will take you 6h. The distance between Kansas City and Santa Barbara is about 1423 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara round-trip from $210. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $228, and Delta, from $256. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Santa Barbara?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (average of $79). Flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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 Kansas City to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$210	Average$415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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