What are the cheapest airlines flying from Knoxville to Santa Barbara round-trip?

Currently priced at $309, American Airlines will fly you from Knoxville to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $354 and $563, respectively. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Knoxville to Santa Barbara?

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

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.

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).

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

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 73% on the overall cost on flights from Knoxville to Santa Barbara.

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

To save up to 54% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 59 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Knoxville to Santa Barbara from $438 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $596 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Santa Barbara?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Santa Barbara. Flights to Santa Barbara from Knoxville in August are about $502 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $269.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TYS to SBA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Knoxville to Santa Barbara in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Knoxville to Santa Barbara?

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

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

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Average price	$528

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Fri 8/225:30 amTYS - SBA

1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/2712:14 pmSBA - TYS

1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$309

Fri 8/221:53 pmTYS - SBA

1 stop9h 15mDelta

Wed 8/278:13 amSBA - TYS

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$354

Fri 8/229:30 amTYS - SBA

3 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/276:00 amSBA - TYS

2 stops14h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$563

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Fri 8/225:30 amTYS - SBA

1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/2712:14 pmSBA - TYS

1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$309

Fri 8/221:53 pmTYS - SBA

1 stop9h 15mDelta

Wed 8/278:13 amSBA - TYS

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$354

Fri 8/229:30 amTYS - SBA

3 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/276:00 amSBA - TYS

2 stops14h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$563

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Fri 8/225:30 amTYS - SBA

1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/2712:14 pmSBA - TYS

1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$309

Fri 8/221:53 pmTYS - SBA

1 stop9h 15mDelta

Wed 8/278:13 amSBA - TYS

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$354

Fri 8/229:30 amTYS - SBA

3 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/276:00 amSBA - TYS

2 stops14h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$563

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Fri 8/22

5:30 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/27

12:14 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 05m

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TYS - SBA

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Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/22

1:53 pm-8:08 pm

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8:13 am-7:03 pm

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TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/22

9:30 am-10:14 pm

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6:00 am-11:57 pm

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Knoxville to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Knoxville to Santa Barbara. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Knoxville to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Currently priced at $309, American Airlines will fly you from Knoxville to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $354 and $563, respectively. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Knoxville to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Knoxville to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Knoxville to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Knoxville to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Knoxville to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Knoxville to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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