Cheap flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (MCI - SBA) from $252

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MCI — SBA
Oct 8 — Oct 151

How to find the cheapest flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

All the information you need to plan the best MCI to SBA flight in 2023: compare Kansas City to Santa Barbara flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Santa Barbara.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$534

Round-trip from

$217
High demand for flights, 40% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in October 2023
From Kansas City to Santa Barbara

MCI - LAX

Price

$217 - $494

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

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 $291 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $81. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara (MCI - SBA)?

When flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

Consider these cheap Alaska Airlines flights we've found departing from Kansas City to Santa Barbara. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap American Airlines flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

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Cheap Kansas City to Santa Barbara flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for MCI to SBA flights for October, November
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Kansas City to Santa Barbara 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Santa Barbara from Kansas City found for this year
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Late deals on return flights to Santa Barbara from Kansas City, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Kansas City

The cheapest one-way flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara
Users traveling one-way from Kansas City to Santa Barbara can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Kansas City to Santa Barbara flights by using the search form above.

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$403 - $660

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Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 1/3

1 stop8h 13m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/31

1 stop5h 04m

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 1/3

1 stop8h 13m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/31

2 stops8h 01m

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sun 11/12

1 stop10h 16m

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/16

2 stops10h 04m

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sun 11/12

1 stop5h 39m

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/16

1 stop5h 18m

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 1/3

2 stops12h 26m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/31

2 stops20h 23m

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sun 11/12

2 stops30h 11m

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/16

2 stops10h 04m

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 10/14

1 stop8h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/15

1 stop16h 15m

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 10/14

1 stop11h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/15

1 stop16h 15m

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Fri 10/13

1 stop11h 15m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/17

1 stop12h 59m

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Deals found on 10/2

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara, such as Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Kansas City to Santa Barbara flights.

Can I find flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $403, but on average you can expect to pay $625.

Are there last-minute flights available from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for under $700?

There are currently 3+ open flights from Kansas City to Santa Barbara within the next 7 days for less than $700.

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 $403. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $480, and United Airlines, from $645. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Santa Barbara for 28% 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.

Other flights to Santa Barbara

Alternative routes for Kansas City to Santa Barbara

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kansas City to Santa Barbara

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Kansas City to Santa Barbara choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$394Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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