$576+ Cheap flights from Merced to Santa Barbara (MCE - 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCE — SBA
Oct 9 — Oct 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Merced to Santa BarbaraExplore the most affordable flight options available from Merced to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 9, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Merced to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 9, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/202:30 pm -
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Thu 9/243:26 pm -
2 stops27h 09m
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$576
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/232:30 pm -
2 stops24h 17m
Sun 9/273:26 pm -
2 stops27h 09m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$746
Best flights from Merced to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Merced to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Merced to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/202:30 pm -
2 stops24h 17m
Thu 9/243:26 pm -
2 stops27h 09m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$576
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/232:30 pm -
2 stops24h 17m
Sun 9/273:26 pm -
2 stops27h 09m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$746
Last-minute flights from Merced to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Merced to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Merced to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/202:30 pm -
2 stops24h 17m
Thu 9/243:26 pm -
2 stops27h 09m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$576
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/232:30 pm -
2 stops24h 17m
Sun 9/273:26 pm -
2 stops27h 09m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$746
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MercedSanta Barbara
MCE Merced Municipal - SBA Santa Barbara
MCESBA
Merced Municipal
Sun 9/20
2:30 pm-2:47 pm
2 stops24h 17m
Santa Barbara
Thu 9/24
3:26 pm-6:35 pm
2 stops27h 09m
$576
MercedSanta Barbara
MCE Merced Municipal - SBA Santa Barbara
MCESBA
Merced Municipal
Wed 9/23
2:30 pm-2:47 pm
2 stops24h 17m
Santa Barbara
Sun 9/27
3:26 pm-6:35 pm
2 stops27h 09m
$746
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