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$169+ 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 11/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SBA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$335
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$306
From Miami to Santa Barbara
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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 July 29, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/107:46 amMIA - SBA
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/196:20 amSBA - MIA
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$335
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:45 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop18h 47mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/117:39 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop19h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 9/84:53 pmMIA - SBA
2 stops10h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/116:25 pmSBA - MIA
2 stops13h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 8/102:19 pmMIA - SBA
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Tue 8/195:00 pmSBA - MIA
1 stop10h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/29$354

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Miami

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sun 8/10

7:46 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/19

6:20 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$335

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 9/8

6:45 pm-10:32 am

1 stop18h 47m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

7:39 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 06m

$336

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 9/8

4:53 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

6:25 pm-11:20 am

2 stops13h 55m

$347

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sun 8/10

2:19 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/19

5:00 pm-6:27 am

1 stop10h 27m

$354

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 11/22

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$169

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 11/22

9:59 am-6:09 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$174

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 1/5

7:10 am-6:05 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$304

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 11/22

11:54 am-11:44 pm

3 stops14h 50m

$749

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Deals found on 7/28

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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 $353). Flying from Miami to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $335 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $336 and $347 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Miami 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 $174 and $304 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • 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 $353). Flying from Miami to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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