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$379+ Cheap flights from Moline to Santa Barbara (MLI - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLI — SBA
nov. 22 — nov. 291
sáb. 11/22
sáb. 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Moline (MLI) 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 octubre 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$423
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Cheapest flights from Moline to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Moline to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 23, 2025.

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jue. 11/61:00 pmMLI - SBA
2 stops12h 44mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/95:30 amSBA - MLI
1 stop13h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$667

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Fly from

Moline

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

sáb. 2/21

8:49 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Santa Barbara

mié. 2/25

1:02 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$379

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

sáb. 2/21

11:16 am-9:58 pm

2 stops12h 42m

Santa Barbara

mié. 2/25

12:41 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$384

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

jue. 1/1

6:30 am-4:25 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Santa Barbara

dom. 1/4

8:33 pm-10:12 am

2 stops11h 39m

$434

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

jue. 1/1

7:47 pm-9:43 am

2 stops15h 56m

Santa Barbara

dom. 1/4

12:25 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$609

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

jue. 11/6

3:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$385

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

jue. 11/6

5:56 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 42m

$429

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Deals found on 10/23

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Best time to book a flight from Moline to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Moline to Santa Barbara (average of $88). Flying from Moline to Santa Barbara in September is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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.

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 octubre 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Moline to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Moline to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Moline to Santa Barbara in 6h 29m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1660 mi between Moline and Santa Barbara. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Moline to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Moline to Santa Barbara round-trip from $288. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Moline to Santa Barbara (average of $88). Flying from Moline to Santa Barbara in September is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 2 airlines flying from Moline to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Moline 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 octubre 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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