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$577+ Cheap flights from Midland to Santa Barbara (MAF - 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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAF — SBA
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Midland to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midland (MAF) 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 August 21, 2025.

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$577
(American Airlines)

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Cheapest in

July

Average price

$353
From Midland Intl to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Midland to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midland to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/108:21 pmMAF - SBA
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/134:45 pmSBA - MAF
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$577
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:30 amMAF - SBA
2 stops8h 28mDelta
Mon 10/135:50 amSBA - MAF
2 stops8h 41mDelta
Deal found 8/21$669
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sun 8/242:01 pmMAF - SBA
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/275:30 amSBA - MAF
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$751
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/246:01 amMAF - SBA
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2712:14 pmSBA - MAF
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$756
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/249:30 amMAF - SBA
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/284:39 pmSBA - MAF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$758
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/245:30 amMAF - SBA
2 stops8h 24mDelta
Wed 8/278:13 amSBA - MAF
2 stops13h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/19$761
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/2412:14 pmMAF - SBA
2 stops11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/294:39 pmSBA - MAF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$763
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/245:30 amMAF - SBA
2 stops8h 24mDelta
Thu 8/285:50 amSBA - MAF
2 stops8h 47mDelta
Deal found 8/19$768
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/245:00 amMAF - SBA
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/254:39 pmSBA - MAF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$839
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:07 pmMAF - SBA
3 stops29h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/135:00 pmSBA - MAF
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$842

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Midland 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 August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Midland to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Midland

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

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MidlandSanta Barbara

MAF - SBA

MAFSBA

Midland Intl

Fri 10/10

8:21 pm-11:32 am

1 stop17h 11m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

4:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$577

MidlandSanta Barbara

MAF - SBA

MAFSBA

Midland Intl

Fri 10/10

5:30 am-11:58 am

2 stops8h 28m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

5:50 am-4:31 pm

2 stops8h 41m

$669

MidlandSanta Barbara

MAF - SBA

MAFSBA

Midland Intl

Fri 10/10

7:07 pm-10:24 pm

3 stops29h 17m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

5:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$842

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Deals found on 8/21

Best time to book a flight from Midland to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Midland to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Midland 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 August 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Midland to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Midland to Santa Barbara in about 8h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 49m. The distance between Midland and Santa Barbara is about 1032 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $305, was found to be the cheapest airline from Midland to Santa Barbara..

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Midland to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Midland 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 Midland to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Midland 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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