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$142+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara (BNA - 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SBA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$288
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$142
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$526
From Nashville Intl to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 10/148:45 amBNA - SBA
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/2212:22 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 10/148:45 amBNA - SBA
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/219:23 amSBA - BNA
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:20 amBNA - SBA
1 stop13h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/2410:46 amSBA - BNA
1 stop17h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:50 amBNA - SBA
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Wed 10/223:30 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/56:44 amBNA - SBA
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1012:22 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$310
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/85:27 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop28h 22mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/117:39 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$324
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/179:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop11h 14mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/247:39 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/83:25 pmBNA - SBA
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Thu 9/114:25 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/41:16 pmBNA - SBA
2 stops9h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/88:40 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops10h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/172:20 pmBNA - SBA
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Tue 12/235:15 amSBA - BNA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$333

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Nashville

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/14

8:45 am-6:29 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

12:22 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$288

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/14

8:45 am-6:29 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

1:01 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$288

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/18

7:20 am-6:51 pm

1 stop13h 31m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/24

10:46 am-6:00 am

1 stop17h 14m

$303

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/14

5:50 am-10:35 am

1 stop6h 45m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/22

3:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$304

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 9/5

6:44 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 47m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/10

12:22 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$310

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/4

2:30 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/8

5:30 am-6:20 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$315

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/8

5:27 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop28h 22m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

7:39 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 01m

$324

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/17

9:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop11h 14m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/24

7:39 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 21m

$328

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/24

6:44 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 47m

$142

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/4

2:55 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$163

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Nashville to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNA to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($310), Delta ($310), and American Airlines ($312) offers the cheapest pricing from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Users have found that United Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Nashville to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 Nashville to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Nashville 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$310Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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