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$380+ Cheap flights from Moline to Santa Barbara (MLI - 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLI — SBA
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Moline to Santa Barbara

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 February 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/148:49 am
MLI
-
SBA
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 2/181:12 pm
SBA
-
MLI
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 2/183:33 pm
MLI
-
SBA
2 stops9h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 2/227:05 pm
SBA
-
MLI
2 stops15h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$501
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 2/188:49 am
MLI
-
SBA
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Sun 2/221:02 pm
SBA
-
MLI
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$704

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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 February 3, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$449
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$380
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$389
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Moline

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Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/14

8:49 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

1:12 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$449

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/18

3:33 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops9h 23m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

7:05 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$501

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/18

8:49 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

1:02 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$704

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Sun 3/15

6:13 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 35m

$380

MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Sun 3/15

12:17 pm-1:49 pm

3 stops27h 32m

$942

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Deals found on 2/1

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Best time to book a flight from Moline to Santa Barbara

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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 $268). 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 February 3, 2026.
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
9,236 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
11,216 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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 to get the fastest option. There are 1660 mi between Moline and Santa Barbara.

  • 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?

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

  • 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 $268). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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