$128+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (MCI - SBA)
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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SBA
Nov 24 — Dec 11
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 25, 2026.
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 25, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/98:40 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Wed 11/112:20 pm -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 10/19![Southwest logo]()
$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/115:20 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Sat 11/1412:45 pm -
2 stops9h 39m
Deal found 10/22![American Airlines logo]()
$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/1110:32 am -
2 stops13h 38m
Sat 11/145:41 am -
2 stops9h 12m
Deal found 10/22![Delta logo]()
$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/96:03 pm -
1 stop7h 56m
Wed 11/1110:50 am -
2 stops7h 57m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/204:00 pm -
1 stop8h 03m
Fri 11/272:05 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/127:00 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Sun 11/156:00 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 12/117:05 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Sun 12/133:15 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 10/21![Southwest logo]()
$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 11/207:58 am -
1 stop6h 02m
Fri 11/276:03 am -
2 stops8h 17m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$362
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/312:00 pm -
2 stops13h 33m
Mon 12/76:00 am -
2 stops10h 24m
Deal found 10/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 12/118:01 am -
2 stops12h 28m
Sun 12/1312:51 pm -
2 stops9h 45m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$367
Best flights from Kansas City to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/96:03 pm -
1 stop7h 56m
Wed 11/1110:50 am -
2 stops7h 57m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 12/117:05 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Sun 12/133:15 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 10/21![Southwest logo]()
$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 12/118:01 am -
2 stops12h 28m
Sun 12/1312:51 pm -
2 stops9h 45m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/127:00 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Sun 11/156:00 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 1/145:15 pm -
1 stop5h 57m
Mon 1/185:00 am -
1 stop5h 33m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Thu 12/106:44 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Wed 12/1612:35 pm -
1 stop7h 28m
Deal found 10/24![American Airlines logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 3/314:30 pm -
2 stops9h 00m
Tue 4/61:57 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$396
Last-minute flights from Kansas City to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/98:40 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Wed 11/112:20 pm -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 10/19![Southwest logo]()
$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/96:03 pm -
1 stop7h 56m
Wed 11/1110:50 am -
2 stops7h 57m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/115:20 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Sat 11/1412:45 pm -
2 stops9h 39m
Deal found 10/22![American Airlines logo]()
$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/1110:32 am -
2 stops13h 38m
Sat 11/145:41 am -
2 stops9h 12m
Deal found 10/22![Delta logo]()
$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/127:00 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Sun 11/156:00 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/204:00 pm -
1 stop8h 03m
Fri 11/272:05 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 11/207:58 am -
1 stop6h 02m
Fri 11/276:03 am -
2 stops8h 17m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$362
One-way flights from Kansas City to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 1/146:00 am -
1 stop9h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$128
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 October 25, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $255 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $128 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $492 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
Kansas CitySanta Barbara
MCI Kansas City - SBA Santa Barbara
MCISBA
Kansas City
Thu 1/14
6:00 am-1:15 pm
1 stop9h 15m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$128
Kansas CitySanta Barbara
MCI Kansas City - SBA Santa Barbara
MCISBA
Kansas City
Mon 11/9
6:03 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 56m
Santa Barbara
Wed 11/11
10:50 am-8:47 pm
2 stops7h 57m
$306
Kansas CitySanta Barbara
MCI Kansas City - SBA Santa Barbara
MCISBA
Kansas City
Thu 11/12
7:00 am-12:03 pm
1 stop7h 03m
Santa Barbara
Sun 11/15
6:00 am-2:45 pm
1 stop6h 45m
$332
Kansas CitySanta Barbara
MCI Kansas City - SBA Santa Barbara
MCISBA
Kansas City
Fri 12/11
7:05 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop5h 30m
Santa Barbara
Sun 12/13
3:15 pm-1:05 am
1 stop7h 50m
$337
Kansas CitySanta Barbara
MCI Kansas City - SBA Santa Barbara
MCISBA
Kansas City
Thu 1/14
5:15 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop5h 57m
Santa Barbara
Mon 1/18
5:00 am-12:33 pm
1 stop5h 33m
$337
Kansas CitySanta Barbara
MCI Kansas City - SBA Santa Barbara
MCISBA
Kansas City
Fri 12/11
8:01 am-6:29 pm
2 stops12h 28m
Santa Barbara
Sun 12/13
12:51 pm-12:36 am
2 stops9h 45m
$367
Kansas CitySanta Barbara
MCI Kansas City - SBA Santa Barbara
MCISBA
Kansas City
Thu 12/10
6:44 am-11:45 am
1 stop7h 01m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/16
12:35 pm-10:03 pm
1 stop7h 28m
$385
Kansas CitySanta Barbara
MCI Kansas City - SBA Santa Barbara
MCISBA
Kansas City
Wed 3/31
4:30 pm-11:30 pm
2 stops9h 00m
Santa Barbara
Tue 4/6
1:57 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop6h 18m
$396
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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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 25, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$261 | Average$458 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$305 | Average$502 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$358 | Average$413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |