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$154+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SBA
Jan 29 — Feb 51
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Santa Barbara

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 December 30, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/3010:35 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Sun 1/1110:25 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/28$862
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/305:55 amMSP - SBA
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 1/611:20 amSBA - MSP
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/29$987
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/302:30 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:12 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$988
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/306:16 pmFSD - SBA
2 stops27h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/21:01 pmSBA - FSD
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$1,027
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/305:04 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/31:01 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$1,191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/301:44 pmMSP - SBA
2 stops10h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amSBA - MSP
2 stops13h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$1,240

Find 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 December 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$321
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$154
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$319
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From Minnesota to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Minnesota to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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

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MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/3

2:45 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop21h 11m

$321

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/25

3:01 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/7

6:17 pm-2:04 pm

1 stop17h 47m

$323

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/28

4:52 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

1:12 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$333

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/11

11:20 am-8:52 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

1:12 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$338

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/31

7:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$351

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/27

7:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$351

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 1/27

9:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

12:59 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$351

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

2:38 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$352

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

2:38 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop21h 23m

$352

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/12

7:05 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 52m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/17

12:38 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$363

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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 $153). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minnesota 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 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 $333, Hawaiian Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Minnesota in 6h. Airlines will cover a distance of 1579 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?

  • 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 $153). 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

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 December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$341Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$353Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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