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$179+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (MSP - 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SBA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Santa Barbara are usually found in January or July, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$352
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$647
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 12/101:39 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/137:19 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop26h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/113:14 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/156:00 amSBA - MSP
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:10 amMSP - SBA
2 stops11h 56mDelta
Mon 12/155:40 amSBA - MSP
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 10/28$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:04 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/308:33 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops11h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 12/247:11 amMSP - SBA
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:12 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/113:14 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:05 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$368
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/127:00 amMSP - SBA
1 stop13h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/137:19 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop26h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:50 amMSP - SBA
2 stops9h 16mDelta
Sat 12/135:30 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops13h 47mDelta
Deal found 10/28$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/237:25 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/14:32 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$382

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/11

3:14 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/15

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$359

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/24

5:04 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

8:33 pm-10:23 am

2 stops11h 50m

$365

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/11

3:14 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

5:05 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$368

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/13

7:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$376

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-4:52 pm

2 stops34h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

7:15 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop15h 08m

$378

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/10

1:39 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/12

7:19 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$395

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/10

6:10 am-4:06 pm

2 stops11h 56m

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/12

5:40 am-2:44 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$408

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/5

5:30 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$421

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop12h 14m

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

7:15 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop16h 08m

$431

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 11/26

6:15 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 23m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/1

4:32 pm-12:11 am

1 stop5h 39m

$433

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Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Minneapolis-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $144). Flying from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 MSP to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 October 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Minneapolis 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
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
9,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

    There are many flights that can get you from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in 9h 16m. Fly via United Airlines or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Minneapolis and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 1579 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Southwest, at $272, was found to be the cheapest airline from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Southwest is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $179. United Airlines flights start at $180 while deals on Delta start at $185 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $144). Flying from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$341Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$347Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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