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

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $338. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $338 round trip. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Norfolk to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Norfolk to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Norfolk to Santa Barbara. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santa Barbara.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 115% by booking at least 50 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 Norfolk to Santa Barbara within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $289.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Norfolk. Users have commonly found prices around $408 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $258. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

When flying from Norfolk to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 3% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Norfolk to Santa Barbara?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Norfolk 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Norfolk to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Norfolk to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Norfolk to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Norfolk to Santa Barbara to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Norfolk to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $338. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $338 round trip. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Norfolk to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Norfolk to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Norfolk to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Norfolk to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Norfolk to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Norfolk 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 Norfolk to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Norfolk to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Norfolk to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 2 airlines flying from Norfolk to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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