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$160+ 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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SBA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:35 amMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Wed 1/76:00 amSBA - MCI
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:59 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Wed 1/75:40 amSBA - MCI
2 stops9h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/29$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 12/215:45 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:12 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/225:10 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/295:30 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/213:19 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops10h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/288:33 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops10h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$470
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2111:40 amMCI - SBA
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Sun 12/285:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:05 amMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/198:19 amSBA - MCI
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$573
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/154:49 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop29h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/197:44 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops18h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$575

Cheap 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Southwest)

One-way from

$160
(Orbitz)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$346
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Mon 12/22

5:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$302

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Mon 12/22

5:59 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/7

5:40 am-5:09 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$325

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sun 12/21

5:45 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

6:12 am-1:36 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$366

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 11/22

5:10 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/29

5:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$453

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sun 12/21

5:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

2:20 pm-12:55 am

2 stops8h 35m

$458

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sun 12/21

3:19 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 23m

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

8:33 pm-9:18 am

2 stops10h 45m

$470

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 11/15

9:05 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/19

8:19 am-4:37 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$573

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Mon 2/2

1:31 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$160

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Mon 2/2

2:12 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$166

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sun 1/4

5:45 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$177

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/30

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

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Cheapflights Insights

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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $150). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 October 30, 2025.

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

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 October 30, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
7,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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 6h 20m. 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $160. Delta flights start at $166 while deals on American Airlines start at $177 one-way.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $150). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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