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$159+ 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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SBA
Apr 13 — Apr 201
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

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 March 14, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/85:37 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1112:30 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/86:10 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop5h 44m
Delta
Sat 4/115:45 am
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop7h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 6/47:00 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Mon 6/85:05 am
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/157:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 4/204:11 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop5h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/154:55 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 4/208:31 pm
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops10h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/95:37 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 4/111:05 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop8h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/155:20 am
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Tue 4/215:30 am
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$367

Find 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 March 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$542
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Santa Barbara flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Minneapolis St Paul-Santa Barbara flights.
From Minneapolis St Paul to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/8

11:15 am-5:37 pm

2 stops8h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-4:31 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$346
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/4

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

6:05 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$365

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

4:55 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

5:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$402

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

5:11 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

7:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$406

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

1:10 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$407

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/18

5:37 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/19

5:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$407

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/4

3:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

1:58 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$409

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

3:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/5

5:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$412
Cheapest one-way

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/29

8:52 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$159

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/4

5:44 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$179

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Deals found on 3/13

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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 March.
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 Minneapolis-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 6, 2026.

Booking 38 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $155). Flying from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $191). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

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 March 14, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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 5h 25m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, 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?

    United Airlines, at $312, was found to be the cheapest airline from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. United Airlines is 30% 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 $148. Delta flights start at $168 while deals on United Airlines start at $179 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $155). Flying from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $191). 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 March 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$347Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$370Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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