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 $287. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $321, and Southwest, from $343. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for 35% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $144. American Airlines flights start at $149 while deals on Southwest start at $173 one-way.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying 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 Thursday 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 38 days in advance to save up to 86% 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 38 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 $230, or $400 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Kansas City. Users have commonly found prices around $274 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $63. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

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 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.

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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$287 (Delta)
One-way from	$144 (Delta)
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$447

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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 abril 17, 2025.

sáb. 6/712:12 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop10h 18mDelta

mié. 6/114:55 pmSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$287

sáb. 6/77:00 amMCI - SBA

2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines

mié. 6/117:05 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$321

dom. 7/139:00 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

mié. 7/165:40 amSBA - MCI

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$343

lun. 5/56:00 amMCI - SBA

3 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines

lun. 5/122:04 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops7h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$502

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sáb. 6/712:12 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop10h 18mDelta

mié. 6/114:55 pmSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$287

sáb. 6/77:00 amMCI - SBA

2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines

mié. 6/117:05 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$321

dom. 7/139:00 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

mié. 7/165:40 amSBA - MCI

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$343

lun. 5/56:00 amMCI - SBA

3 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines

lun. 5/122:04 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops7h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$502

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Data last updated abril 17, 2025 and is based on user searches.

mié. 4/2312:38 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop9h 52mDelta

mar. 4/299:15 amSBA - MCI

1 stop8h 49mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$639

lun. 5/56:00 amMCI - SBA

3 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines

lun. 5/122:04 pmSBA - MCI

2 stops7h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$502

mié. 5/71:15 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop9h 15mDelta

mar. 5/135:45 amSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 32mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$287

vie. 5/238:30 amMCI - SBA

1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines

dom. 5/254:25 pmSBA - MCI

1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$387

vie. 5/238:10 amMCI - SBA

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

dom. 5/256:55 amSBA - MCI

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$592

One-way flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara
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lun. 8/186:20 pmMCI - SBA

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$144

mar. 8/195:45 amMCI - SBA

2 stops7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$149

lun. 8/185:25 amMCI - SBA

2 stops7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$173

lun. 8/188:25 amMCI - SBA

3 stops17h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$291

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Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

sáb. 6/7

12:12 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Santa Barbara

mié. 6/11

4:55 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 30m

$287

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

sáb. 6/7

7:00 am-4:06 pm

2 stops11h 06m

Santa Barbara

mié. 6/11

7:05 pm-8:51 am

2 stops11h 46m

$321

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

dom. 7/13

9:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

Santa Barbara

mié. 7/16

5:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$343

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

lun. 5/5

6:00 am-1:37 pm

3 stops9h 37m

Santa Barbara

lun. 5/12

2:04 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$502

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

lun. 8/18

6:20 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$144

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

mar. 8/19

5:45 am-11:44 am

2 stops7h 59m

$149

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

lun. 8/18

5:25 am-10:40 am

2 stops7h 15m

$173

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

lun. 8/18

8:25 am-11:59 pm

3 stops17h 34m

$291

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Deals found on 4/17

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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 April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
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 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 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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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 22% on airfare.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,916 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,667 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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 $287. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $321, and Southwest, from $343. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for 35% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $144. American Airlines flights start at $149 while deals on Southwest start at $173 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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
American Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$306	Average$569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$318	Average$416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$334	Average$447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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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?

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 abril 17, 2025.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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