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$193+ 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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SBA
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
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 July 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/204:58 pm
MIA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 47m
United Airlines
Thu 8/276:00 am
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop10h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/137:05 am
MIA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Thu 9/179:45 am
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/158:50 am
MIA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 13m
American Airlines
Wed 8/1912:20 pm
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop8h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$405
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 10/84:10 pm
MIA
-
SBA
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Tue 10/132:05 pm
SBA
-
MIA
2 stops18h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 9/59:07 am
MIA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 56m
American Airlines
Sun 9/137:07 pm
SBA
-
MIA
2 stops11h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$417
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/174:58 pm
MIA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 8/226:31 am
SBA
-
MIA
2 stops13h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$425
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.
Mon 8/177:15 am
MIA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Sat 8/225:30 am
SBA
-
MIA
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$430
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/195:00 am
MIA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 11/227:15 pm
SBA
-
MIA
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$431

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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$193
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$932
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average 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 July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 8/20

4:58 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-7:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$377

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 10/8

4:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/13

2:05 pm-11:50 am

2 stops18h 45m

$416

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 8/17

4:58 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/22

6:31 am-10:34 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$425

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 11/19

5:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop9h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/22

12:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$436

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Thu 10/8

7:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/13

4:52 pm-6:22 am

1 stop10h 30m

$437
Quickest round-trip

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Wed 9/23

4:58 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/26

5:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$487
Cheapest one-way

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sat 12/12

5:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop9h 40m

$193

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 10/12

6:18 pm-9:32 am

1 stop18h 14m

$194

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Mon 11/9

7:38 am-5:29 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$194
Quickest one-way

MiamiSanta Barbara

MIA - SBA

MIASBA

Miami

Sun 9/6

7:05 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 25m

$194

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/24

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Compare providers for flights from Miami to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Miami-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Miami with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $326). Flying from Miami to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $932). 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 26, 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
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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 $377, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Miami in 8h 47m. 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 $284 on this airline. American Airlines is currently priced 48% 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 $326). Flying from Miami to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $932). 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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