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$156+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — SBA
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
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 July 28, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 8/1712:25 pm
MEM
-
SBA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/256:55 am
SBA
-
MEM
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/154:33 pm
MEM
-
SBA
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 9/1812:33 pm
SBA
-
MEM
1 stop8h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1512:04 pm
MEM
-
SBA
2 stops12h 04m
Delta
Fri 9/184:50 pm
SBA
-
MEM
2 stops13h 58m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/1512:25 pm
MEM
-
SBA
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Fri 9/1810:10 am
SBA
-
MEM
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/277:00 am
MEM
-
SBA
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:00 am
SBA
-
MEM
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/83:25 pm
MEM
-
SBA
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 8/125:00 am
SBA
-
MEM
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$581

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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 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$311
(Southwest)

One-way from

$156
(American Airlines)

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Average price

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MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Mon 8/17

12:25 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/25

6:55 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$311

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Tue 9/15

4:33 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/18

12:33 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$362

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Tue 9/15

12:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/18

10:10 am-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$410

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Tue 10/27

7:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/31

5:00 am-2:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$411

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Tue 8/11

4:33 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/15

12:41 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$581
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Tue 9/15

12:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$161

MemphisSanta Barbara

MEM - SBA

MEMSBA

Memphis

Tue 9/15

8:30 am-8:11 pm

3 stops13h 41m

$558

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Memphis to Santa Barbara on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $408.

What’s the fastest layover option from Memphis to Santa Barbara?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Memphis to Santa Barbara, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 03m.

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 28, 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
10,046 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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?

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Memphis to Santa Barbara in just under 5h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 55m. 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 40% 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.

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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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$392Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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