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$389+ Cheap flights from Lexington to Santa Barbara (LEX - 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — SBA
Jul 22 — Jul 291
Wed 7/22
Wed 7/29
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 June 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Sat 7/47:06 am
LEX
-
SBA
1 stop7h 26m
American Airlines
Fri 7/177:15 pm
SBA
-
LEX
2 stops12h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/20$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 11/145:30 am
LEX
-
SBA
1 stop9h 08m
United Airlines
Wed 11/1812:15 pm
SBA
-
LEX
1 stop8h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$448

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 June 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$512
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lexington Blue Grass-Santa Barbara flight deals.
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From Lexington Blue Grass to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 June 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 7/4

7:06 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 26m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/17

7:15 pm-10:50 am

2 stops12h 35m

$389

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 11/14

2:00 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops11h 18m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/18

12:15 pm-12:01 am

1 stop8h 46m

$453
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 10/4

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

$428

LexingtonSanta Barbara

LEX - SBA

LEXSBA

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 10/4

10:20 am-10:51 pm

3 stops15h 31m

$1,813

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Deals found on 6/21

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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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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 June 22, 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
11,739 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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
11,739 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,739 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

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 7h 26m. The distance from Lexington to Santa Barbara is about 1966 mi.

  • 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.

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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 June 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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