Cheap flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (MCI - SBA) from $372

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MCI — SBA
apr. 2 — apr. 91

The best prices from Kansas City to Santa Barbara are usually found in May or February, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 maart 28, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$463

Round-trip from

$238
High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Kansas City to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Santa Barbara. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 114% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $168, or $191 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Kansas City. Users have commonly found prices around $216 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $79. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (MCI - 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 at noon could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Kansas City and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,248,624 searches. Data last updated maart 28, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
di 4/239:16 amMCI - SBA
2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines
wo 4/245:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$477
di 4/236:05 amMCI - SBA
2 stops14h 11mUnited Airlines
wo 4/246:00 amSBA - MCI
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$516
za 5/41:46 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops11h 58mUnited Airlines
wo 5/85:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$521
za 5/46:05 amMCI - SBA
2 stops14h 08mUnited Airlines
wo 5/86:00 amSBA - MCI
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$570
do 6/131:50 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops12h 24mUnited Airlines
ma 6/175:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$627
do 6/136:00 amMCI - SBA
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
ma 6/175:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$630
do 6/131:50 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines
ma 6/175:50 amSBA - MCI
2 stops16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$708
do 4/46:05 amMCI - SBA
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
vr 4/55:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$798
do 4/41:46 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops12h 11mUnited Airlines
vr 4/51:00 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$803

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between Kansas City and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,248,624 searches. Data last updated maart 28, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights traveling from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
di 4/237:00 amMCI - SBA
1 stop12h 22mAlaska Airlines
wo 4/246:17 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop27h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$372
za 5/47:00 amMCI - SBA
1 stop12h 32mAlaska Airlines
wo 5/86:17 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop17h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$482

Cheap Kansas City to Santa Barbara flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kansas City to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,248,624 searches. Prices were last updated on maart 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
di 4/237:00 amMCI - SBA
1 stop12h 22mAlaska Airlines
wo 4/246:17 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop27h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$372
di 4/239:16 amMCI - SBA
2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines
wo 4/245:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$477
di 4/165:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
di 4/236:12 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$506
di 4/166:44 amMCI - SBA
2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines
di 4/236:12 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$509
di 4/166:44 amMCI - SBA
2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines
di 4/239:56 amSBA - MCI
2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$514
di 4/236:05 amMCI - SBA
2 stops14h 11mUnited Airlines
wo 4/246:00 amSBA - MCI
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$516
ma 4/17:13 amMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
ma 4/84:49 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$782
ma 4/14:16 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
ma 4/812:29 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$787
do 4/46:05 amMCI - SBA
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
vr 4/55:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$798

Kansas City to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kansas City and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,248,624 searches. Data last updated maart 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
di 4/237:00 amMCI - SBA
1 stop12h 22mAlaska Airlines
wo 4/246:17 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop27h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$372
di 4/239:16 amMCI - SBA
2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines
wo 4/245:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$477
za 5/47:00 amMCI - SBA
1 stop12h 32mAlaska Airlines
wo 5/86:17 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop17h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$482
ma 8/266:10 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop7h 41mDelta
wo 8/286:00 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/28$484
ma 8/266:05 amMCI - SBA
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
wo 8/285:25 amSBA - MCI
2 stops10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$487
ma 8/2612:21 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops11h 36mAmerican Airlines
wo 8/285:25 amSBA - MCI
2 stops10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$492
di 4/165:40 amMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
di 4/236:12 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$506
di 4/166:44 amMCI - SBA
2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines
di 4/236:12 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$509
di 4/166:44 amMCI - SBA
2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines
di 4/239:56 amSBA - MCI
2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$514

Kansas City to Santa Barbara flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,248,624 searches. Data last updated maart 28, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
do 4/46:05 amMCI - SBA
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
vr 4/55:15 amSBA - MCI
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$798
do 4/41:46 pmMCI - SBA
2 stops12h 11mUnited Airlines
vr 4/51:00 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$803

Find flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 3,248,624 searches. Data last updated maart 28, 2024.

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Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

di 4/23

1 stop12h 22m

Santa Barbara

wo 4/24

1 stop27h 42m

$372

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

di 4/23

2 stops16h 28m

Santa Barbara

wo 4/24

1 stop5h 26m

$477

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

za 5/4

1 stop12h 32m

Santa Barbara

wo 5/8

1 stop17h 30m

$482

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

ma 8/26

1 stop7h 41m

Santa Barbara

wo 8/28

1 stop5h 09m

$484

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

ma 8/26

1 stop7h 30m

Santa Barbara

wo 8/28

2 stops10h 08m

$487

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

ma 8/26

2 stops11h 36m

Santa Barbara

wo 8/28

2 stops10h 08m

$492

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

di 4/16

1 stop5h 36m

Santa Barbara

di 4/23

1 stop5h 17m

$506

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

di 4/23

2 stops14h 11m

Santa Barbara

wo 4/24

2 stops15h 17m

$516

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

za 5/4

2 stops11h 58m

Santa Barbara

wo 5/8

1 stop16h 02m

$521

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Deals found on 3/27

When is the best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Kansas City to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $482. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (average of $356). Flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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.

January

$356

February

$394

March

$446

April

$449

May

$467

June

$571

July

$512

August

$444

September

$400

October

$423

November

$449

December

$426

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

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 maart 28, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
9,157 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

8.1
Very good
11,437 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.4
Good
11,509 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.3
Good
15,231 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $372, but on average you can expect to pay $526.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for under $800?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $800.

  • 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 $372. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $477, and Delta, from $484. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does MCI to SBA mean?

    This is defined as Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). Codes like Santa Barbara Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to see available direct flights.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Kansas City to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Kansas City to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/28.

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