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$277+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara (BNA - 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — SBA
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
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 January 20, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/147:29 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 2/215:13 am
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/146:20 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 2/182:20 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/1412:50 pm
BNA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 2/215:00 am
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops12h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 7/176:45 pm
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 7/2012:15 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 3/156:45 pm
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Sat 3/216:40 pm
SBA
-
BNA
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$482
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 7/175:20 pm
BNA
-
SBA
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Mon 7/205:55 pm
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 4/167:22 am
BNA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 53m
American Airlines
Sun 4/197:13 pm
SBA
-
BNA
2 stops11h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$503

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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$458
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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

Sat 2/14

7:29 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 28m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

5:13 am-2:58 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$277

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sat 2/14

6:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

2:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$363

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sat 2/14

12:50 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops11h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

5:00 am-7:32 pm

2 stops12h 32m

$413

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/17

9:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop11h 54m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/20

7:42 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 58m

$447

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/17

6:45 pm-12:03 am

1 stop7h 18m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/20

12:15 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$447

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Sun 3/15

4:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops9h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/21

6:40 pm-5:05 am

1 stop8h 25m

$487

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

$534

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/26

7:36 am-3:46 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$544

NashvilleSanta Barbara

BNA - SBA

BNASBA

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/26

8:43 pm-1:53 pm

3 stops43h 10m

$627

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Deals found on 1/20

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara (average of $73). Flying from Nashville to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 20, 2026.
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
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7.9
Good
8,076 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
9,180 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
11,164 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

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 28m. 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, Delta ($171), United Airlines ($310), and American Airlines ($312) offers the cheapest pricing from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Users have found that Delta is 63% 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. American Airlines flights start at $116 while deals on United Airlines start at $155 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara (average of $73). Flying from Nashville to Santa Barbara in February is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$171Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$442Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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