Santa Barbara

$74+ Cheap flights from North America to Santa Barbara (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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SBA
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from North America to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from North America to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North America to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2811:18 am
SEA
-
SBA
Nonstop2h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/32:38 pm
SBA
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/75:30 am
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 25m
Delta
Tue 3/104:50 pm
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$147
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/285:40 pm
PDX
-
SBA
Nonstop2h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/47:25 am
SBA
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$157
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 3/711:18 am
SEA
-
SBA
Nonstop2h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/92:38 pm
SBA
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/249:00 am
SEA
-
SBA
2 stops8h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 2/286:00 am
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$163
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:45 pm
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Thu 4/164:11 pm
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop7h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$164
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:45 am
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Delta
Tue 2/244:59 pm
SBA
-
PDX
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/235:20 pm
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop5h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 am
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/45:00 pm
PDX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 53m
Delta
Wed 3/1112:40 pm
SBA
-
PDX
2 stops8h 18m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$172
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:15 pm
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 3/106:20 am
SBA
-
SEA
2 stops9h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$172
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/115:10 am
SEA
-
SBA
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Fri 4/176:25 pm
SBA
-
SEA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$174
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:06 pm
DEN
-
SBA
1 stop4h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/296:00 am
SBA
-
DEN
1 stop5h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$177

Find flight deals from North America to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North America to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$74
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$157 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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From North America to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from North America to Santa Barbara
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from North America to Santa Barbara.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from North America to Santa Barbara.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from North America 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North America to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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North America

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/14

5:35 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 24m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/15

4:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$147

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

4:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop7h 11m

$147

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/7

5:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

4:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop7h 11m

$147

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

4:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop7h 11m

$147

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/10

11:18 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/14

2:38 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$167

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Sat 3/7

5:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/11

4:50 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$167

PortlandSanta Barbara

PDX - SBA

PDXSBA

Portland

Fri 3/13

5:36 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/16

7:21 am-9:48 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$177

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/9

4:55 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

4:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop7h 11m

$181

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/9

4:55 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/14

4:50 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$181

SeattleSanta Barbara

SEA - SBA

SEASBA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/7

5:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/13

4:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop7h 11m

$181

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Best time to book a flight from North America to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North America to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from North America to Santa Barbara?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Santa Barbara (average of $32). Flying from North America to Santa Barbara in September is currently the most expensive (average of $48). 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 NA to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from North America 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 February 4, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from North America to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from North America to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North America to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their North America to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from North America to Santa Barbara

Explore weekly flight availability from North America to Santa Barbara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 4, 2026.

The most flights from 0NA to SBA are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 February 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from North America to Santa Barbara, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North America to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from North America?

    Located just 8.0 mi from the city center, Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Barbara from North America.

  • How long is the flight from North America to Santa Barbara?

    Departing from North America to Santa Barbara will take you 2h 15m. The distance from North America to Santa Barbara is about 784 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North America to Santa Barbara one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $38 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $59 and Delta from $78 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from North America to Santa Barbara?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from North America to Santa Barbara?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from North America to Santa Barbara consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (89%), United Airlines (89%) or Air Canada (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from North America to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest flight price from North America to Santa Barbara is $203. On average you can expect to pay $278. The most popular route, (Denver Intl - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $187.

  • Can I find deals for flights from North America to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North America to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from North America to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North America 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 North America to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Santa Barbara (average of $32). Flying from North America to Santa Barbara in September is currently the most expensive (average of $48). 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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Alternative routes for North America to Santa Barbara

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Top 4 airlines flying from North America to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from North America 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$195Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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