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$173+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (MCI - 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SBA
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Mon 4/13
Mon 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

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 March 14, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/284:25 pm
MCI
-
SBA
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Fri 5/16:20 am
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 4/25:35 pm
MCI
-
SBA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 4/64:30 pm
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/166:00 am
MCI
-
SBA
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 6/3012:45 pm
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 6/25:24 pm
MCI
-
SBA
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 6/65:00 am
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$351
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/245:11 pm
MCI
-
SBA
1 stop28h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/277:07 pm
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop16h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$357
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/235:11 pm
MCI
-
SBA
2 stops32h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 am
SBA
-
MCI
2 stops15h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/11:50 pm
MCI
-
SBA
2 stops10h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 5/35:00 am
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$366

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 March 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$321
(Southwest)

One-way from

$173
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$396
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($136 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Thu 4/2

5:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/6

4:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

$331
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Tue 6/2

5:24 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/6

5:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$351

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Fri 4/24

5:11 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop28h 44m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/27

7:07 pm-2:04 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$357

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Tue 6/2

6:40 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/6

5:50 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$361

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Fri 5/1

7:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/3

5:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$361

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Fri 6/5

4:55 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

6:00 pm-1:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

$366

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Tue 6/16

6:00 am-11:52 am

2 stops7h 52m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-4:22 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$372

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 4/11

9:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/11

8:31 pm-10:27 am

2 stops11h 56m

$438

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Thu 9/3

4:20 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/7

6:30 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$441
Cheapest one-way

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Fri 5/1

7:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$181

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

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 Kansas City to Santa Barbara in March.
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 Kansas City-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Kansas City-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 Kansas City to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 March 14, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,291 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,423 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,464 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Kansas City to Santa Barbara will take you 5h 10m. 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 53% 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 March 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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