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$349+ Cheap flights from Lexington to Santa Barbara (LEX - 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — SBA
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Lexington to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 24, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/105:30 am
LEX
-
SBA
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 4/1312:30 pm
SBA
-
LEX
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 5/107:00 am
LEX
-
SBA
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 5/3012:27 pm
SBA
-
LEX
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/95:30 am
LEX
-
SBA
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 5/1212:37 pm
SBA
-
LEX
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 4/37:00 am
LEX
-
SBA
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Tue 4/71:02 pm
SBA
-
LEX
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$541
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Mon 4/67:00 am
LEX
-
SBA
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1112:30 pm
SBA
-
LEX
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$564

Find flight deals from Lexington to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) 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 March 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$394
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$349
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$870
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington 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 March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 4/10

5:30 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 43m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/13

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$394

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/30

8:24 pm-9:16 am

2 stops9h 52m

$463
Quickest round-trip

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

12:37 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$469

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 4/3

6:01 pm-12:36 am

2 stops9h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/7

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$576

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 4/6

7:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/11

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$638
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 4/17

5:30 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 43m

$349

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 4/17

4:27 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$354

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/23

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Lexington to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lexington to Santa Barbara in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lexington-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-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 Lexington-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lexington to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Santa Barbara (average of $98). Flying from Lexington to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 March 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lexington to Santa Barbara, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington 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 Lexington to Santa Barbara?

    Departing from Lexington to Santa Barbara will take you 8h 43m. The distance from Lexington to Santa Barbara is about 1966 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Lexington to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $319 on this airline. This flight start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Santa Barbara (average of $98). Flying from Lexington to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 Lexington to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lexington 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$319Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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