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$302+ Cheap flights from Knoxville to Santa Barbara (TYS - 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SBA
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$302
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$468
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/242:27 pmTYS - SBA
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Mon 10/275:01 pmSBA - TYS
2 stops13h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/12$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/244:40 pmTYS - SBA
2 stops10h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/276:50 pmSBA - TYS
2 stops12h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 9/164:40 pmTYS - SBA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/175:30 amSBA - TYS
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$737

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Knoxville

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Santa Barbara

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KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/21

2:30 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

8:25 am-9:32 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$302

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 10/24

2:27 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

5:01 pm-9:25 am

2 stops13h 24m

$402

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/21

5:51 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

12:41 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$416

KnoxvilleSanta Barbara

TYS - SBA

TYSSBA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 10/24

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

6:50 pm-10:05 am

2 stops12h 15m

$462

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Deals found on 9/12

Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to Santa Barbara

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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 $475). 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.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Delta fly from Knoxville to Santa Barbara in about 8h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Knoxville to Santa Barbara is about 2016 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $268, 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. This flight start at 53% 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 $475). 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 Knoxville to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Knoxville 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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