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$176+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SBA
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Santa Barbara are usually found in August or January, booked 77 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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$351
(Delta)

One-way from

$176
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$561
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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 March 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 4/86:19 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Sat 4/121:30 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/21$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/176:09 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/205:00 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/19$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 4/86:00 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/126:17 amSBA - MSP
2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/21$356
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 9/176:56 amMSP - SBA
1 stop13h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/227:24 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/296:05 amMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Sun 7/611:30 amSBA - MSP
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/19$442

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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 March 21, 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

Tue 4/8

6:19 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

1:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$351

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/17

6:09 am-12:01 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/20

5:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$354

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop7h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/12

6:17 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$356

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/17

6:56 am-6:36 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/22

7:24 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop16h 04m

$391

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/29

6:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/6

11:30 am-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$442

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/16

8:30 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$176

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/29

6:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 25m

$209

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/29

4:54 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$219

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 6/11

5:30 am-11:58 pm

3 stops20h 28m

$761

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Deals found on 3/21

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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
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 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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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 March 14, 2025.

Booking 77 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 March 21, 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 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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.

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

    Delta, at $351, was found to be the cheapest airline from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Delta is 23% 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $176. Southwest flights start at $209 while deals on United Airlines start at $219 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$309Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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