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$159+ Cheap flights from Missouri 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SBA
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Missouri to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Missouri to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$242
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$241
From Missouri to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Missouri to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Missouri to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 9/107:56 amMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/161:17 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 10/44:50 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 10/75:30 amSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/18$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/45:32 amMCI - SBA
2 stops8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/84:45 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/410:46 amMCI - SBA
2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/71:01 pmSBA - MCI
2 stops7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 9/256:03 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Mon 9/294:55 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 8/18$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/32:53 pmMCI - SBA
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/74:30 pmSBA - MCI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/51:30 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Sat 11/85:50 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 8/17$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/54:55 pmSTL - SBA
2 stops8h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/85:30 amSBA - STL
2 stops8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 9/111:26 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Tue 9/234:55 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 8/18$326
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 12/136:15 amSTL - SBA
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Sat 1/101:35 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/18$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/115:15 amSTL - SBA
2 stops8h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/235:30 amSBA - STL
2 stops8h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/116:18 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2312:22 pmSBA - STL
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$338

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Missouri 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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Missouri to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Missouri

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Wed 9/10

7:56 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

1:17 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$242

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 10/4

4:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/8

5:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$244

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 10/4

4:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

5:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$244

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 10/4

7:56 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/8

4:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$244

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 10/4

5:32 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/7

1:01 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 49m

$249

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/5

1:30 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

5:50 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$309

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/5

4:55 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

5:30 am-3:46 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$319

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/11

1:26 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/23

4:55 pm-12:38 am

1 stop5h 43m

$326

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/20

5:30 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

5:50 am-1:33 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$326

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/15

1:30 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/20

5:01 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 23m

$326

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Best time to book a flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Missouri with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Missouri 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 MO to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Missouri 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 August 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Missouri to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Missouri 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 Missouri?

    For a flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara?

    A quick flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara can take about 6h. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $244. Airlines will cover a distance of 1423 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Missouri to Santa Barbara one-way?

    $159 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $159 and $180, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Missouri to Santa Barbara is Kansas City - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - Santa Barbara or Springfield-Branson - Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Missouri 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 Missouri to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Missouri 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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