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$337+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara (MKE - 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — SBA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) 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 September 16, 2025.

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$337
(Delta)

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March

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November

Average price

$341
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 11/412:06 pmMKE - SBA
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Wed 11/128:25 amSBA - MKE
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Deal found 9/16$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 11/56:12 amMKE - SBA
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1512:28 pmSBA - MKE
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/412:06 pmMKE - SBA
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Tue 11/115:40 amSBA - MKE
2 stops12h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/14$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/17:12 amMKE - SBA
2 stops13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1512:28 pmSBA - MKE
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/42:04 pmMKE - SBA
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Thu 11/1312:37 pmSBA - MKE
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 9/14$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/17:12 amMKE - SBA
2 stops13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:10 amSBA - MKE
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/42:04 pmMKE - SBA
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Mon 11/104:59 pmSBA - MKE
2 stops14h 12mDelta
Deal found 9/14$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/45:47 amMKE - SBA
2 stops12h 24mDelta
Sat 11/155:40 amSBA - MKE
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/14$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/12:04 pmMKE - SBA
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Thu 11/1312:37 pmSBA - MKE
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 9/14$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/42:04 pmMKE - SBA
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Fri 11/75:01 pmSBA - MKE
2 stops14h 26mDelta
Deal found 9/14$363

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Milwaukee

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Price

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 11/4

2:04 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

8:25 am-8:18 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$337

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 11/5

2:04 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

8:25 am-8:18 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$342

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 11/5

2:04 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/11

5:40 am-8:18 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$347

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 11/4

5:47 am-4:11 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/11

5:40 am-8:18 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$347

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 11/8

12:06 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

8:25 am-8:18 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$348

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 11/4

2:04 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/15

8:25 am-8:18 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$348

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 11/1

12:06 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/12

8:25 am-8:18 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$348

MilwaukeeSanta Barbara

MKE - SBA

MKESBA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 11/4

12:06 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/13

4:59 pm-9:11 am

2 stops14h 12m

$353

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Deals found on 9/14

Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MKE to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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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 September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Milwaukee 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara in 8h 04m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara is about 1807 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($192), United Airlines ($208), and Delta ($276) offers the cheapest pricing from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 4 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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