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$199+ 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SBA
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Santa Barbara

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 May 4, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/229:00 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop11h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/237:22 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/94:15 pm
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Thu 7/26:00 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/271:58 pm
BNA
-
SBA
2 stops9h 52m
Delta
Thu 5/2812:35 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$413
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/44:20 pm
BNA
-
SBA
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Mon 6/87:50 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 8/118:15 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Sun 8/161:25 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/297:25 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
Sun 8/25:50 am
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Deal found 4/30$453

Find 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 May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$397
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$199
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$467
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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 May 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Tue 6/9

4:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/2

6:00 pm-1:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$408

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/22

9:00 am-6:34 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/23

7:22 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 18m

$419

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/4

4:20 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

5:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$429
Quickest round-trip

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/27

7:34 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 21m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/28

12:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$439

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/11

8:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/16

1:25 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$442

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 7/29

9:48 am-10:05 pm

2 stops14h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/2

5:50 am-1:46 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$458

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/12

4:20 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/15

6:00 pm-1:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$458

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/27

5:20 am-11:55 am

2 stops8h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/30

5:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$458

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/14

12:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/18

2:55 pm-4:30 am

1 stop11h 35m

$464
Cheapest one-way

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/23

7:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop6h 36m

$199

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Compare providers for flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
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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 $689). 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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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 May 4, 2026.
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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,307 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,307 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,307 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,307 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,671 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,307 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville 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 Nashville to Santa Barbara?

    Departing from Nashville to Santa Barbara will take you 6h 21m. 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, United Airlines ($296), American Airlines ($312), and Southwest ($441) offers the cheapest pricing from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Users have found that United Airlines is 42% 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $104. United Airlines flights start at $138 while deals on Delta start at $156 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 $689). 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

Discover the top 3 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 May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$441Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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