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$169+ 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — SBA
Jun 20 — Jun 271
Fri 6/20
Fri 6/27
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 June 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$357
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$508
From Memphis to Santa Barbara
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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 June 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 6/303:10 pmMEM - SBA
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/412:52 pmSBA - MEM
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 6/309:39 amMEM - SBA
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/46:10 amSBA - MEM
2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2512:43 pmMEM - SBA
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Mon 7/284:50 pmSBA - MEM
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/13$432

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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

Mon 6/30

3:10 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/4

12:52 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$357

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Mon 6/30

9:39 am-6:19 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/4

6:10 am-6:09 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$367

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Fri 7/25

12:43 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/28

4:50 pm-7:50 am

2 stops13h 00m

$432

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Thu 8/7

3:10 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$169

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Mon 10/20

7:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$174

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Mon 6/30

7:03 am-11:21 am

1 stop6h 18m

$179

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Wed 11/26

12:00 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$214

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Deals found on 6/13

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Memphis to Santa Barbara

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 $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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 15, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,283 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,793 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Memphis to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $357, was found to be the cheapest airline from Memphis to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. United Airlines is 26% 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $169. Users have also found prices from $179 and $214 on American Airlines and Delta, 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 $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 2 airlines flying from Memphis to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 June 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$291Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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