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$167+ Cheap flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara (MEM - 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — SBA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Memphis to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Memphis (MEM) 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$458
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$167
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$524
From Memphis to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/28:30 amMEM - SBA
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/56:00 amSBA - MEM
2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 7/303:02 pmMEM - SBA
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/412:10 pmSBA - MEM
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$852
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 7/307:50 amMEM - SBA
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Mon 8/48:15 amSBA - MEM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/29$863

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Memphis 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Tue 9/2

8:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-6:09 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$458

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MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Wed 8/20

12:46 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$167

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Wed 8/20

6:48 am-4:09 pm

2 stops11h 21m

$172

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Thu 8/21

3:20 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$180

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

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Memphis

Tue 12/30

12:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$220

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Memphis 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.

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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    United Airlines, at $458, was found to be the cheapest airline from Memphis to Santa Barbara.. United Airlines is 2% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Memphis to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $167. Users have also found prices from $172 and $180 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Memphis 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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Top airline flying from Memphis to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Memphis 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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