How long is the flight from Minnesota to Santa Barbara?

For as low as $351, Alaska Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Minnesota in 5h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1385 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minnesota 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 $175 one-way.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to Santa Barbara?

While some choose either Fargo Hector Field - Santa Barbara or Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Santa Barbara, Minneapolis St Paul - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from Minnesota to Santa Barbara.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Minnesota to Santa Barbara?

Consider United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Minnesota to Santa Barbara.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Minnesota?

Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara?

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

Tue 12/305:55 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Tue 1/66:00 amSBA - MSP

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$528

Wed 12/311:45 pmMSP - SBA

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Tue 1/66:00 amSBA - MSP

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$533

Wed 12/315:04 pmMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/612:59 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$624

Mon 12/295:04 pmMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/612:59 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$673

Tue 12/308:30 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/66:00 amSBA - MSP

2 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$678

Tue 12/305:55 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Sat 1/312:20 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$687

Thu 12/255:02 pmFAR - SBA

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/15:06 pmSBA - FAR

2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,253

Mon 12/2911:47 amFAR - SBA

2 stops30h 38mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/25:00 amSBA - FAR

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,472

Mon 12/297:55 amFAR - SBA

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/21:20 pmSBA - FAR

1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,768

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Tue 3/36:29 amMSP - SBA

1 stop9h 18mAlaska Airlines

Sat 3/72:38 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$302

Tue 1/1312:45 pmMSP - SBA

2 stops11h 10mDelta

Tue 1/2012:35 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop6h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$339

Sat 1/315:18 pmFSD - SBA

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/312:59 pmSBA - FSD

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$351

Tue 2/176:25 amMSP - SBA

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Thu 2/193:10 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$358

Tue 3/32:31 pmMSP - SBA

1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/74:26 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$361

Thu 3/127:05 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/1712:38 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$362

Tue 2/1711:19 amMSP - SBA

2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/197:22 amSBA - MSP

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$363

Sun 3/15:45 amMSP - SBA

2 stops10h 05mSouthwest

Wed 3/1110:15 amSBA - MSP

2 stops10h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$372

Sat 1/317:00 amMSP - SBA

1 stop8h 53mAlaska Airlines

Wed 2/42:45 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop21h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$392

Sat 1/175:02 pmFAR - SBA

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2112:59 pmSBA - FAR

1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$369

Tue 1/139:57 amMSP - SBA

2 stops10h 36mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/2012:26 pmSBA - MSP

2 stops9h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$377

Sat 1/37:14 pmFAR - SBA

2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/116:00 amSBA - FAR

2 stops13h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$705

Sat 1/39:05 amFAR - SBA

1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/116:51 pmSBA - FAR

2 stops14h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$743

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Sat 1/37:14 pmFAR - SBA

2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/116:00 amSBA - FAR

2 stops13h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$705

Sat 1/39:05 amFAR - SBA

1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/116:51 pmSBA - FAR

2 stops14h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$743

Mon 1/56:00 amMSP - SBA

1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/2812:26 pmSBA - MSP

2 stops9h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$385

Mon 1/55:02 pmFAR - SBA

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/96:51 pmSBA - FAR

2 stops23h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,202

Tue 1/67:12 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/285:00 amSBA - MSP

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$353

Tue 1/137:45 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 31mDelta

Tue 1/2012:35 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop6h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$334

Fri 1/167:12 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/185:00 amSBA - MSP

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$335

Sat 1/178:35 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2012:59 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$307

Sat 1/179:57 amMSP - SBA

2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/2012:26 pmSBA - MSP

2 stops9h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$350

Sat 1/175:02 pmFAR - SBA

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2112:59 pmSBA - FAR

1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$369

Mon 1/197:12 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/2212:59 pmSBA - MSP

1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$363

Sat 1/315:18 pmFSD - SBA

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/312:59 pmSBA - FSD

1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$351

One-way flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara
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Tue 1/64:52 pmMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$180

Tue 1/138:35 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$181

Thu 3/127:05 amMSP - SBA

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$182

Thu 1/2911:20 amMSP - SBA

2 stops14h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$187

Wed 2/49:00 amFSD - SBA

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$305

Tue 2/35:00 amFSD - SBA

2 stops8h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$310

Thu 1/293:45 pmMSP - SBA

3 stops48h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$326

Fri 1/301:55 pmMSP - SBA

3 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$328

Mon 2/24:18 pmFSD - SBA

2 stops21h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$341

Mon 2/21:40 pmFSD - SBA

1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$344

Thu 2/58:00 amFSD - SBA

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$345

Thu 2/51:40 pmFSD - SBA

2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$350

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MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/3

6:29 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

2:38 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$302

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/13

12:45 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

12:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$339

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 1/31

5:18 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

12:59 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$351

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/17

6:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

3:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$358

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/3

2:31 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

4:26 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$361

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/12

7:05 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 49m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/17

12:38 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$362

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 2/17

11:19 am-9:13 pm

2 stops11h 54m

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

7:22 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$363

FargoSanta Barbara

FAR - SBA

FARSBA

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 1/17

5:02 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

12:59 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$369

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/1

5:45 am-1:50 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

10:15 am-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$372

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/13

9:57 am-6:33 pm

2 stops10h 36m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

12:26 pm-11:36 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$377

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Santa Barbara (average of $150). Flying from Minnesota to Santa Barbara in December 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 MN to SBA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Minnesota to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Minnesota?
Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara.
How long is the flight from Minnesota to Santa Barbara?
For as low as $351, Alaska Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Minnesota in 5h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1385 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minnesota 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 $175 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to Santa Barbara?
While some choose either Fargo Hector Field - Santa Barbara or Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Santa Barbara, Minneapolis St Paul - Santa Barbara is the most popular route from Minnesota to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Minnesota to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Santa Barbara (average of $150). Flying from Minnesota to Santa Barbara in December 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 Minnesota to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$315	Average$389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$341	Average$457	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$347	Average$443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$351	Average$486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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