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$180+ 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SBA
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Wed 12/24
Wed 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Santa Barbara

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3 stars

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Round-trip from

$322
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(Delta)

Popular in

March

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August

Average price

$269
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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 November 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/207:11 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:54 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Sun 12/217:11 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:54 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops12h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/197:11 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:54 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops12h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Fri 12/1912:25 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Sun 1/411:30 amSBA - MSP
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/23$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/311:32 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop9h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/67:39 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/22$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Sun 12/217:11 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:54 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$436
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/311:32 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop9h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/57:15 amSBA - MSP
1 stop27h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/22$452

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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 November 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Minnesota

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/28

6:29 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

2:38 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$322

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/14

6:28 am-6:25 pm

2 stops13h 57m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/17

4:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$327

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/3

6:29 am-7:51 pm

2 stops15h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

2:38 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$328

FargoSanta Barbara

FAR - SBA

FARSBA

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 1/27

5:02 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

12:59 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$349

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

4:35 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$349

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/21

6:29 am-1:46 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

2:38 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$352

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/5

6:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/8

11:20 am-9:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$354

FargoSanta Barbara

FAR - SBA

FARSBA

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 1/27

6:52 am-6:33 pm

2 stops13h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops8h 54m

$359

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/20

7:11 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

6:54 pm-9:26 am

2 stops12h 32m

$376

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops7h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-8:24 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$389

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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 $149). Flying from Minnesota to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 November 24, 2025.

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.

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 $349, Alaska Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from Minnesota in 5h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1473 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $180. American Airlines flights start at $190 while deals on Southwest start at $225 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 $149). Flying from Minnesota to Santa Barbara in March is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 November 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$341Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$347Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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