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$143+ Cheap flights from Missoula to Santa Barbara (MSO - 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 6/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSO — SBA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Missoula (MSO) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Delta)

One-way from

$143
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$357
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Cheapest flights from Missoula to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Missoula to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/45:40 amMSO - SBA
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Tue 6/174:55 pmSBA - MSO
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/30$285
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:42 amMSO - SBA
2 stops11h 52mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/147:30 pmSBA - MSO
1 stop18h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:20 amMSO - SBA
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/185:00 amSBA - MSO
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/87:03 amMSO - SBA
2 stops10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/147:05 pmSBA - MSO
2 stops16h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$433

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

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Missoula

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MissoulaSanta Barbara

MSO - SBA

MSOSBA

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Wed 6/4

6:20 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/14

4:55 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$285

MissoulaSanta Barbara

MSO - SBA

MSOSBA

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Wed 6/4

6:42 am-5:34 pm

2 stops11h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/14

7:30 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$356

MissoulaSanta Barbara

MSO - SBA

MSOSBA

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Thu 5/15

6:20 am-1:01 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/18

5:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$421

MissoulaSanta Barbara

MSO - SBA

MSOSBA

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sun 6/8

7:03 am-4:06 pm

2 stops10h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/14

7:05 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$433

MissoulaSanta Barbara

MSO - SBA

MSOSBA

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sat 6/14

6:24 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$143

MissoulaSanta Barbara

MSO - SBA

MSOSBA

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sat 6/14

4:21 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$178

MissoulaSanta Barbara

MSO - SBA

MSOSBA

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sat 6/14

7:00 am-6:19 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$254

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Deals found on 5/1

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missoula to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Missoula to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Missoula to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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 Missoula 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Missoula to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $285. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $356 and $421, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Missoula 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 $143. United Airlines flights start at $178 while deals on American Airlines start at $254 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Missoula to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Missoula to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Missoula 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 Missoula to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missoula to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Missoula to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 3 airlines flying from Missoula to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Missoula 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$189Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$325Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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