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$159+ Cheap flights from Miami to Santa Barbara (MIA - SBA)

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MIA — SBA
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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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 January 27, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/157:55 am
MIA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Sat 2/2112:05 pm
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$322
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/125:00 am
MIA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 48m
American Airlines
Tue 2/1712:38 pm
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$327
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:00 am
MIA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2812:38 pm
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$329
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.
Thu 2/261:40 pm
MIA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 50m
Southwest
Thu 3/56:20 am
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$332
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.
Fri 2/206:10 am
MIA
-
SBA
1 stop11h 40m
Southwest
Sat 2/285:20 am
SBA
-
MIA
2 stops16h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$343
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/87:00 am
MIA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 2/154:40 pm
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop9h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/86:55 am
MIA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 40m
Southwest
Sun 2/1510:35 am
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$382
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/108:35 am
MIA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 58m
American Airlines
Fri 2/137:05 pm
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$392

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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$322
(Southwest)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$326
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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 January 27, 2026.
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

Sun 2/15

7:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

12:05 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 15m

$322

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

4:40 pm-5:03 am

1 stop9h 23m

$327

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 2/26

7:07 am-11:57 am

1 stop7h 50m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

12:38 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 21m

$327

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

12:38 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$329

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Wed 7/1

8:00 am-4:22 pm

2 stops11h 22m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$332

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 2/26

1:40 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

9:40 am-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$337

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Wed 7/1

5:45 am-1:30 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 7/7

5:05 am-9:50 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$343

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Fri 2/20

6:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

5:20 am-12:20 am

2 stops16h 00m

$343

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sun 2/8

5:30 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/15

7:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops10h 30m

$382

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Wed 5/6

7:05 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$159

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Santa Barbara (average of $108). Flying from Miami to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 27, 2026.
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
11,197 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

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
11,197 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

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 $327, Southwest can have you in Santa Barbara from Miami in 8h 48m. 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 31% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Santa Barbara (average of $108). Flying from Miami to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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