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$171+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Santa Barbara (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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — SBA
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 12/126:23 pmCVG - SBA
1 stop27h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/157:19 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop19h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amBNA - SBA
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Sat 12/135:40 amSBA - BNA
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 11/3$351
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 12/156:23 pmCVG - SBA
1 stop27h 02mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/82:45 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop26h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/2$352
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/106:23 pmCVG - SBA
1 stop27h 02mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/82:45 pmSBA - CVG
1 stop26h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/2$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 11/272:49 pmTYS - SBA
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Wed 12/38:25 amSBA - TYS
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 11/3$374
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/67:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop13h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/137:20 amSBA - BNA
1 stop7h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/1012:13 pmCVG - SBA
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Thu 1/85:40 amSBA - CVG
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/2$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 12/118:05 amCVG - SBA
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Thu 1/88:45 amSBA - CVG
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/2$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 12/136:10 amCVG - SBA
2 stops8h 49mDelta
Thu 1/88:45 amSBA - CVG
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/2$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/152:20 pmCVG - SBA
2 stops10h 53mDelta
Thu 1/85:40 amSBA - CVG
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/2$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 12/126:30 amCVG - SBA
2 stops12h 36mDelta
Mon 12/155:40 amSBA - CVG
2 stops9h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/3$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 12/131:00 pmCVG - SBA
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Thu 1/86:00 amSBA - CVG
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$388

Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated November 3, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$342
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$171
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$416
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky 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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 12/12

6:23 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop27h 02m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/15

7:19 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$342

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-4:11 pm

2 stops11h 11m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

5:40 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$351

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 12/15

6:23 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop27h 02m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

2:45 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$352

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/29

8:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/2

2:45 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$372

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 12/10

6:23 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop27h 02m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

2:45 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$373

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/27

2:49 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/3

8:25 am-6:58 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$374

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

7:20 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$376

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 12/16

6:10 am-11:59 am

2 stops8h 49m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

1:10 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$378

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 12/10

12:13 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/8

5:40 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$378

CincinnatiSanta Barbara

CVG - SBA

CVGSBA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/29

3:29 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/2

12:59 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$379

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kentucky to Santa Barbara?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Santa Barbara (average of $93). Flying from Kentucky to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kentucky to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Kentucky?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Kentucky to Santa Barbara.

  • How long is the flight from Kentucky to Santa Barbara?

    There are many flights that can get you from Kentucky to Santa Barbara in 9h 04m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Kentucky to Santa Barbara is about 2016 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $171 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $172 and United Airlines from $219 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kentucky to Santa Barbara?

    While some choose either Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Santa Barbara or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Santa Barbara, Nashville Intl - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from Kentucky to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kentucky to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kentucky to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kentucky to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kentucky to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kentucky 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 Kentucky to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Santa Barbara (average of $93). Flying from Kentucky to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 airline flying from Kentucky to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Kentucky 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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