Cheap flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara (BNA - SBA) from $179

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BNA — SBA
Apr 3 — Apr 101

The best prices from Nashville Intl to Santa Barbara are usually found in April or August, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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 March 29, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$179
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From Nashville Intl to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 65% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

Find a great deal and save up to 67% by booking at least 23 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Nashville to Santa Barbara within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $247.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Nashville. Users have commonly found prices around $274 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $77. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara (BNA - SBA)?

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between Nashville and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Alaska Airlines flights we've found from Nashville to Santa Barbara. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 4/249:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/306:17 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$420
Wed 5/87:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop12h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/116:27 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop19h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$462
Wed 4/249:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/296:17 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$477

Cheap United Airlines flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Nashville and Santa Barbara. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Nashville to Santa Barbara. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 7/137:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/206:24 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$506
Tue 5/1410:22 amBNA - SBA
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/155:15 amSBA - BNA
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$533
Wed 5/86:40 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/112:00 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops19h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$537
Sat 4/276:30 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/297:10 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$552
Wed 5/810:25 amBNA - SBA
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/116:00 amSBA - BNA
2 stops13h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$575
Tue 5/1410:22 amBNA - SBA
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/156:00 amSBA - BNA
2 stops13h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$588
Thu 8/110:20 amBNA - SBA
2 stops15h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/66:00 amSBA - BNA
2 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$654
Wed 4/2410:45 amBNA - SBA
3 stops14h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/306:00 amSBA - BNA
2 stops13h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$683
Sat 7/137:00 amBNA - SBA
2 stops18h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/205:15 amSBA - BNA
2 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$694

Cheap Nashville to Santa Barbara flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Nashville to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Prices were last updated on March 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 4/249:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/306:17 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$420
Fri 4/269:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/286:17 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/29$430
Wed 4/246:05 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/309:56 amSBA - BNA
2 stops11h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$443
Wed 4/245:40 amBNA - SBA
2 stops11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/309:56 amSBA - BNA
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$446
Wed 4/246:05 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/297:15 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$461
Thu 4/255:35 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/309:56 amSBA - BNA
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$463
Wed 4/245:40 amBNA - SBA
2 stops11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/297:15 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$465
Sat 4/275:40 amBNA - SBA
2 stops11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/297:15 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$469
Wed 4/249:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/296:17 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$477

Nashville to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Nashville and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 4/249:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/306:17 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$420
Fri 4/269:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop10h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/286:17 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/29$430
Wed 4/246:05 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/309:56 amSBA - BNA
2 stops11h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$443
Wed 4/245:40 amBNA - SBA
2 stops11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/309:56 amSBA - BNA
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$446
Wed 4/246:05 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/297:15 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$461
Wed 5/87:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop12h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/116:27 pmSBA - BNA
1 stop19h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$462
Thu 4/255:35 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/309:56 amSBA - BNA
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$463
Wed 4/245:40 amBNA - SBA
2 stops11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/297:15 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$465
Sat 4/275:40 amBNA - SBA
2 stops11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/297:15 pmSBA - BNA
2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$469

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Nashville

Search for one-way flight options from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 5/25:35 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$179
Fri 5/106:00 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$249
Fri 5/108:24 amBNA - SBA
2 stops9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$253
Mon 4/226:30 amBNA - SBA
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$254
Mon 5/63:48 pmBNA - SBA
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$264
Thu 5/28:08 amBNA - SBA
2 stops9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$269
Mon 4/221:27 pmBNA - SBA
2 stops10h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$294
Thu 4/45:02 amBNA - SBA
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$383
Thu 4/47:32 amBNA - SBA
2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$387

Find flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara within your budget

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 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.

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$420 - $623

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Nashville IntlSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/24

1 stop10h 22m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/30

1 stop9h 13m

$420

Nashville IntlSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/24

1 stop7h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/30

2 stops11h 42m

$443

Nashville IntlSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/24

2 stops11h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/30

2 stops8h 29m

$446

Nashville IntlSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/24

1 stop7h 44m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/29

2 stops11h 06m

$461

Nashville IntlSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/8

1 stop12h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/11

1 stop19h 33m

$462

Nashville IntlSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/24

1 stop10h 22m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/29

1 stop9h 13m

$477

Nashville IntlSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sat 7/13

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/20

1 stop8h 56m

$506

Nashville IntlSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/14

2 stops15h 22m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/15

1 stop6h 10m

$533

Nashville IntlSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sat 7/13

2 stops13h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 7/20

1 stop7h 05m

$623

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/28

When is the best time to book a flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Nashville to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is currently $281 while a round-trip flight costs $486. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara (average of $356). Flying from Nashville to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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.

January

$356

February

$394

March

$446

April

$449

May

$467

June

$571

July

$512

August

$444

September

$400

October

$423

November

$449

December

$426

Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

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 March 29, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines from Nashville to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.4
Good
11,470 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,127 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

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  • Can I find flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $420, but on average you can expect to pay $491.

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($420), American Airlines ($443), and United Airlines ($506) offers the cheapest pricing from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does BNA to SBA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Nashville Intl Airport to Santa Barbara Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a BNA to SBA flight.

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    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to see available direct flights.

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    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.

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    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Nashville to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Nashville to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/29.

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