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$180+ 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — SBA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Memphis to Santa Barbara

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 January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/174:15 pm
MEM
-
SBA
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Thu 2/195:00 am
SBA
-
MEM
1 stop7h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/1710:30 am
MEM
-
SBA
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Thu 2/195:35 am
SBA
-
MEM
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/125:38 am
MEM
-
SBA
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 2/167:05 pm
SBA
-
MEM
2 stops12h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/75:00 pm
MEM
-
SBA
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Wed 3/116:15 am
SBA
-
MEM
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/178:23 am
MEM
-
SBA
2 stops12h 02m
American Airlines
Thu 2/1912:37 pm
SBA
-
MEM
2 stops9h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/74:05 pm
MEM
-
SBA
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Wed 3/115:00 am
SBA
-
MEM
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$520
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 1/305:24 pm
MEM
-
SBA
1 stop21h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 2/84:35 pm
SBA
-
MEM
2 stops16h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$948
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 1/294:15 pm
MEM
-
SBA
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 2/85:00 am
SBA
-
MEM
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$987

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

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Round-trip from

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(United Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(Delta)

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Average price

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MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Tue 2/17

4:15 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$359

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

Santa Barbara

Mon 2/16

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$359

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Tue 2/17

7:22 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 35m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$359

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Tue 2/17

10:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

5:35 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$364

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Sat 3/7

5:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops9h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

6:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$404

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Sat 3/7

4:05 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

5:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$520

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Sun 3/1

8:40 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$180

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Wed 4/22

5:55 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$180

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Sat 2/14

7:10 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 45m

$180

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Mon 2/16

7:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

$180

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Best time to book a flight from Memphis to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Santa Barbara (average of $92). Flying from Memphis to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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.

  • How long is the flight from Memphis to Santa Barbara?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Memphis to Santa Barbara in just under 6h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 53m. The distance from Memphis to Santa Barbara is about 1688 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $303, was found to be the cheapest airline from Memphis to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Santa Barbara (average of $92). Flying from Memphis to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$392Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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