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$136+ Cheap flights from Miami to Santa Barbara (MIA - 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SBA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Miami to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Miami to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Miami to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/255:00 amMIA - SBA
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:54 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/187:15 amMIA - SBA
2 stops15h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/205:06 pmSBA - MIA
2 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:15 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:06 pmSBA - MIA
2 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/187:29 amMIA - SBA
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/1910:13 amSBA - MIA
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$502
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/183:10 pmMIA - SBA
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Fri 12/195:15 amSBA - MIA
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/183:37 pmMIA - SBA
2 stops11h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/197:30 amSBA - MIA
2 stops12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$548
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/185:39 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:52 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$563

Find flight deals from Miami to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Miami (MIA) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$322
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$402
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Miami 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Miami

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 12/25

5:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop9h 35m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

6:54 pm-6:38 am

1 stop8h 44m

$322

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 2/12

7:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

4:42 pm-5:00 am

1 stop9h 18m

$327

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 2/12

6:50 am-2:50 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

5:35 am-4:30 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$367

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 1/17

6:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-5:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$371

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 1/15

6:45 am-12:16 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$136

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 1/15

1:05 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$141

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 2/2

7:15 am-5:21 pm

2 stops13h 06m

$169

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 12/18

3:50 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$209

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 1/26

6:34 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$211

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 12/18

8:45 am-4:25 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$214

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from Miami to Santa Barbara

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Miami to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Miami-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Miami-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Miami-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Miami to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Santa Barbara (average of $103). Flying from Miami to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Miami to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MIA - DCA

Flight delayed 5 hours and was told it was due to mechanical issues. Instead of providing lodging due to missed connecting flight, American changed the cause of delay to weather, which meant they were not able required to provide a hotel. To make matters worse, one of our checked bags was lost even though its status said it was “by the plane” but no one at the service desk seemed able to locate it.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MIA - DCA

Flight delayed 5 hours and was told it was due to mechanical issues. Instead of providing lodging due to missed connecting flight, American changed the cause of delay to weather, which meant they were not able required to provide a hotel. To make matters worse, one of our checked bags was lost even though its status said it was “by the plane” but no one at the service desk seemed able to locate it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Miami 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 Miami to Santa Barbara?

    For as low as $371, American Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Miami in 8h 50m. The distance between Miami and Santa Barbara is about 2420 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Miami to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $306 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Santa Barbara (average of $103). Flying from Miami to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 Miami to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Miami 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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