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$163+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SBA
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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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 June 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/96:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Fri 9/1812:32 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop6h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/116:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 9/1412:32 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop6h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/135:45 am
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops8h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 8/185:00 am
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 8/136:00 am
MSP
-
SBA
2 stops14h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 8/1812:15 pm
SBA
-
MSP
2 stops10h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/182:44 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 9/2112:32 pm
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop6h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/96:45 pm
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Sun 9/136:35 am
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 11/148:50 am
MSP
-
SBA
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 11/185:30 am
SBA
-
MSP
1 stop5h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$389

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 June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$316
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$604
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. 7% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 9/9

6:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/13

6:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$374

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/14

1:00 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops11h 18m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/18

12:15 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$394

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/5

1:41 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/9

6:43 pm-10:24 am

2 stops13h 41m

$399

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/8

3:50 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/11

5:05 am-4:05 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$413

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/1

5:18 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/4

5:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$433
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/15

12:23 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/19

12:37 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$442

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/29

7:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop6h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/2

6:15 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$445

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/26

6:04 am-4:07 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

5:50 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$450

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/29

6:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/2

11:50 am-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$450
Cheapest one-way

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/15

12:45 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$163

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Deals found on 6/9

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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 June.
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.

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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?

Booking 37 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $357). Flying from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $604). 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 June 10, 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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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 45m. Fly via Southwest or United 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 $294, 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 38% 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 $138. American Airlines flights start at $145 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (average of $357). Flying from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $604). 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$347Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$370Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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