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$129+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SBA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Missouri to Santa Barbara

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 January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/252:45 pm
STL
-
SBA
1 stop8h 28m
United Airlines
Wed 3/41:12 pm
SBA
-
STL
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/215:21 pm
MCI
-
SBA
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 2/251:12 pm
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/2110:24 am
MCI
-
SBA
2 stops10h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 2/257:05 pm
SBA
-
MCI
2 stops11h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/257:00 am
STL
-
SBA
1 stop6h 55m
Delta
Wed 3/44:59 pm
SBA
-
STL
1 stop5h 26m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/12:24 pm
MCI
-
SBA
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 3/44:40 pm
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/196:40 am
MCI
-
SBA
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 2/215:13 am
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/192:12 pm
MCI
-
SBA
2 stops9h 41m
Delta
Sat 2/2112:40 pm
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/257:58 am
STL
-
SBA
1 stop5h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 3/24:40 pm
SBA
-
STL
1 stop5h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/145:02 pm
SGF
-
SBA
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 2/215:00 am
SBA
-
SGF
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/75:21 pm
MCI
-
SBA
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 3/111:02 pm
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 4/112:37 pm
STL
-
SBA
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 4/181:27 pm
SBA
-
STL
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/16:15 pm
MCI
-
SBA
1 stop5h 55m
Delta
Sat 8/85:00 pm
SBA
-
MCI
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$341

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

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September

Average price

$364
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 29, 2026.
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

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

2:38 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop21h 13m

$257

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/25

2:45 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

1:12 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$257

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 2/21

5:21 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

1:12 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$261

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 2/21

10:24 am-6:25 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

7:05 pm-8:57 am

2 stops11h 52m

$272

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Thu 2/19

2:12 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops9h 41m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

5:40 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$299

SpringfieldSanta Barbara

SGF - SBA

SGFSBA

Springfield-Branson

Sat 2/14

5:02 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

5:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$314

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sun 3/8

2:49 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop24h 58m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

2:38 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop21h 17m

$321

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 3/7

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

4:50 pm-12:46 am

1 stop5h 56m

$321

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 4/18

6:40 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/25

5:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$321

Kansas CitySanta Barbara

MCI - SBA

MCISBA

Kansas City

Sat 3/7

3:23 pm-12:39 am

2 stops11h 16m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

5:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$326

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Best time to book a flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara (average of $79). Flying from Missouri to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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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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 8h 28m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $257. Airlines will cover a distance of 1653 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular route from Missouri to Santa Barbara is Lambert-St Louis - Santa Barbara. You may also consider Kansas City - 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Missouri to Santa Barbara (average of $79). Flying from Missouri to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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