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$165+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara (BNA - SBA)

BNA — SBA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Thu 12/176:30 pm -
1 stop7h 29m
Sat 12/198:21 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 10/27$379
Thu 12/172:18 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Sat 12/1912:51 pm -
2 stops8h 32m
Deal found 10/26$407
Wed 11/252:45 pm -
1 stop7h 14m
Mon 11/301:56 pm -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 10/27$423
Thu 12/1711:25 am -
2 stops9h 00m
Sat 12/195:20 am -
2 stops9h 35m
Deal found 10/27$449
Thu 11/267:00 am -
1 stop8h 08m
Mon 11/301:56 pm -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 10/25$458
Sat 12/196:10 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Sun 1/37:50 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 10/29$503
Thu 11/268:30 am -
2 stops9h 18m
Mon 11/3012:45 pm -
2 stops9h 07m
Deal found 10/25$523

Find flight deals from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$462
Provider with most accurate pricing for Nashville Intl-Santa Barbara flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Nashville Intl-Santa Barbara flights.
From Nashville Intl to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($213 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 14% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA Nashville Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA Nashville Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 2/26

9:05 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$205
Quickest round-trip

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA Nashville Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/16

7:22 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$259

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA Nashville Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/16

4:20 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$264

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA Nashville Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sun 12/13

8:30 am-9:28 pm

3 stops14h 58m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$307

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA Nashville Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/16

6:10 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 46m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA Nashville Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/16

4:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$329

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA Nashville Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sat 12/26

3:25 pm-12:10 am

2 stops10h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$330

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA Nashville Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/16

10:30 am-5:28 pm

2 stops8h 58m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$334

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA Nashville Intl - SBA Santa Barbara

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/17

2:18 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/19

12:51 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$409

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Deals found on 10/29

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Compare providers for flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Santa Barbara in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Nashville-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Nashville-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 Nashville to Santa Barbara

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara (average of $417). Flying from Nashville to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,296). 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Nashville to Santa Barbara will take you 6h 20m. There are 1864 mi between Nashville and Santa Barbara. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($328), United Airlines ($330), and American Airlines ($358) offers the cheapest pricing from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Users have found that Southwest is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $138. Southwest flights start at $164 while deals on American Airlines start at $173 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara (average of $417). Flying from Nashville to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,296). 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 3 airlines flying from Nashville to Santa Barbara

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$328Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$330Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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