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$424+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLI — SBA
Feb 2 — Feb 91
Mon 2/2
Mon 2/9
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 January 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 1/218:46 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/2412:59 pmSBA - MLI
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/1$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Fri 1/98:46 amMLI - SBA
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/166:51 pmSBA - MLI
2 stops13h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$579

Find flight deals from Moline to Santa Barbara

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 January 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$424
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$413
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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MolineSanta Barbara

MLI - SBA

MLISBA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 1/21

8:46 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

12:59 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$424

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Moline to Santa Barbara in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Moline-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Moline-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Moline-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Moline-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Moline-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 January 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
9,138 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
9,138 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
11,077 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 January 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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