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$176+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — SBA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$239
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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/87:45 amFSD - SBA
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/151:16 pmSBA - FSD
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 8/235:00 amFSD - SBA
2 stops8h 54mDelta
Tue 8/2612:40 pmSBA - FSD
2 stops9h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/30$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 10/167:00 amMSP - SBA
1 stop13h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/217:40 pmSBA - MSP
1 stop16h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 10/26:15 amMSP - SBA
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/66:05 amSBA - MSP
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/3111:15 amFAR - SBA
2 stops12h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/37:04 pmSBA - FAR
2 stops13h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 10/27:00 amMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Mon 10/61:15 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/236:00 amFSD - SBA
2 stops7h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/262:09 pmSBA - FSD
2 stops7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/138:22 amMSP - SBA
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Sat 8/165:50 amSBA - MSP
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/2$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 10/15:52 pmMSP - SBA
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/68:40 pmSBA - MSP
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/39:00 amFAR - SBA
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/102:00 pmSBA - FAR
2 stops7h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$639

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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

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 11/8

7:45 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/15

1:16 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$269

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 8/23

5:00 am-11:54 am

2 stops8h 54m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

12:40 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops9h 06m

$279

FargoSanta Barbara

FAR - SBA

FARSBA

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 7/31

11:15 am-10:04 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/3

7:04 pm-10:45 am

2 stops13h 41m

$351

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-11:59 am

2 stops7h 59m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

2:09 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops7h 31m

$359

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/13

8:22 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 32m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

5:50 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$366

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/10

2:33 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/14

6:05 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$369

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/13

6:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/16

10:50 am-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$376

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/13

6:40 am-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/17

7:30 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$377

MinneapolisSanta Barbara

MSP - SBA

MSPSBA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/1

5:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/6

8:40 pm-9:01 am

2 stops10h 21m

$446

FargoSanta Barbara

FAR - SBA

FARSBA

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 7/31

5:10 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/3

5:01 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$706

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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 July 3, 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?

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Minnesota to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • 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 $176. Delta flights start at $179 while deals on United Airlines start at $231 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Santa Barbara or Fargo Hector 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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