$182+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SBA
Oct 13 — Oct 201
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 13, 2026.
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 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/294:53 pm -
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Tue 10/275:00 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/296:00 am -
2 stops8h 46m
Tue 10/276:10 am -
2 stops10h 18m
Deal found 9/8![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/293:45 pm -
2 stops9h 11m
Thu 10/2910:50 am -
2 stops8h 42m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/319:00 am -
1 stop6h 59m
Wed 11/45:00 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$473
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.
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Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$547
Best flights from Knoxville to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Knoxville to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Knoxville to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/296:00 am -
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Thu 10/2912:35 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 9/8![American Airlines logo]()
$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/294:53 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Tue 10/275:00 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$363
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.
Sat 10/311:39 am -
2 stops13h 29m
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2 stops13h 44m
Deal found 9/12![Delta logo]()
$558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/293:45 pm -
2 stops9h 11m
Thu 10/2910:50 am -
2 stops8h 42m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/315:03 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Wed 11/46:25 am -
2 stops11h 29m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$478
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.
Sat 10/34:53 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Tue 10/65:00 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/254:53 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Tue 9/296:22 am -
2 stops11h 27m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$576
Last-minute flights from Knoxville to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Knoxville to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Knoxville to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/294:53 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Tue 10/275:00 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/296:00 am -
2 stops8h 46m
Tue 10/276:10 am -
2 stops10h 18m
Deal found 9/8![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/293:45 pm -
2 stops9h 11m
Thu 10/2910:50 am -
2 stops8h 42m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$395
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.
Sat 10/34:53 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Tue 10/65:00 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/319:00 am -
1 stop6h 59m
Wed 11/45:00 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$473
One-way flights from Knoxville to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Knoxville to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Knoxville to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/294:53 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$182
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/145:45 am -
2 stops10h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/201:55 pm -
2 stops11h 01m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/134:20 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 10/195:30 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![American Airlines logo]()
$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![American Airlines logo]()
$347
Find 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 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $363 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $182 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $607 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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Cheapest round-trip
KnoxvilleSanta Barbara
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - SBA Santa Barbara
TYSSBA
Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Tue 9/29
6:00 am-11:35 am
1 stop8h 35m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$182
Quickest round-trip
KnoxvilleSanta Barbara
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - SBA Santa Barbara
TYSSBA
Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Tue 9/29
4:53 pm-9:10 pm
1 stop7h 17m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$182
KnoxvilleSanta Barbara
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - SBA Santa Barbara
TYSSBA
Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Tue 9/29
1:55 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops11h 40m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$187
KnoxvilleSanta Barbara
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - SBA Santa Barbara
TYSSBA
Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Wed 10/14
5:45 am-1:42 pm
2 stops10h 57m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$187
KnoxvilleSanta Barbara
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - SBA Santa Barbara
TYSSBA
Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Tue 10/20
1:55 pm-9:56 pm
2 stops11h 01m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$221
KnoxvilleSanta Barbara
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - SBA Santa Barbara
TYSSBA
Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Mon 10/19
5:30 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop8h 45m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$264
KnoxvilleSanta Barbara
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - SBA Santa Barbara
TYSSBA
Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Tue 9/22
6:00 am-11:35 am
1 stop8h 35m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$288
KnoxvilleSanta Barbara
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - SBA Santa Barbara
TYSSBA
Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Tue 9/29
6:00 am-11:35 am
1 stop8h 35m
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/29
12:35 pm-11:18 pm
1 stop7h 43m
$363
KnoxvilleSanta Barbara
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - SBA Santa Barbara
TYSSBA
Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Tue 9/29
4:53 pm-9:10 pm
1 stop7h 17m
Santa Barbara
Tue 10/27
5:00 am-3:01 pm
1 stop7h 01m
$363
KnoxvilleSanta Barbara
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - SBA Santa Barbara
TYSSBA
Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Tue 9/29
3:45 pm-9:56 pm
2 stops9h 11m
Santa Barbara
Thu 10/29
10:50 am-10:32 pm
2 stops8h 42m
$395
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Knoxville to Santa Barbara in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Knoxville-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Knoxville-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Knoxville-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 13, 2026.
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.
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.4
Overall
7.1
Crew
7.9
Food
6.4
Comfort
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Mar 2026
MIA - SFO
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.4
Overall
7.1
Crew
7.9
Food
6.4
Comfort
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Mar 2026
MIA - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$394 | Average$602 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |