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$169+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara (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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SBA
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$263
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$258
From Minnesota to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara
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 September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Mon 10/65:06 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/111:10 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Mon 12/82:35 pmFSD - SBA
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:10 amSBA - FSD
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:48 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop30h 08mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/177:44 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/13$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Mon 11/37:10 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/71:20 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:00 amMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Sat 11/85:50 amSBA - MSP
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/13$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 11/41:50 pmMSP - SBA
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Sat 11/85:15 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/48:47 amMSP - SBA
2 stops11h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/82:30 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sun 12/217:45 amMSP - SBA
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Tue 12/3012:59 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/12$362
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/32:48 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop30h 08mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/77:44 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/13$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/75:45 amMSP - SBA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/105:50 amSBA - MSP
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/187:00 amFSD - SBA
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/256:05 amSBA - FSD
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/189:16 amFSD - SBA
2 stops10h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/251:10 pmSBA - FSD
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$414

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Minnesota

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Santa Barbara

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MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/6

5:06 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/11

1:10 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$263

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 12/8

2:35 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/15

6:10 am-1:42 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$269

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/14

2:48 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop30h 08m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/17

7:44 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop16h 08m

$294

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/3

7:10 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

1:20 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$333

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 11/4

1:45 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

5:15 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$353

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 11/19

1:50 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/24

1:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$353

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/6

6:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

11:05 am-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$353

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/21

7:45 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

12:59 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$362

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/3

2:48 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop30h 08m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

7:44 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop16h 08m

$369

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/7

2:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/10

7:19 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$378

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Santa Barbara

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

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 $353). Flying from Minnesota to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 September 15, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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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 $269, United Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Minnesota in 5h 33m. 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 $169. United Airlines flights start at $169 while deals on Delta start at $459 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 $353). Flying from Minnesota to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$338Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$344Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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