How long is the flight from North Dakota to Santa Barbara?

For as low as $504, American Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from North Dakota in 5h 51m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1473 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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).

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 21 days in advance to save up to 275% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 21 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from North Dakota to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $317, or $463 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from North Dakota to Santa Barbara?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Santa Barbara from North Dakota average $405. You can even find prices in January for less than $405, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $268. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Barbara from North Dakota. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 19%.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from North Dakota?

Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from North Dakota. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from North Dakota 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 Dakota to Santa Barbara.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Dakota 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.

$454+ Flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from North Dakota to Santa Barbara

Round-trip from	$483 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$454 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$338

From North Dakota to Santa Barbara

Search Deals

One-way flight from North Dakota to Santa Barbara

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Search Deals

Find flight deals from North Dakota to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Dakota to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

Thu 9/185:45 amFAR - SBA

2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/215:30 amSBA - FAR

1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$561

Best flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from North Dakota to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Sat 1/312:20 pmFAR - SBA

2 stops11h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/111:12 pmSBA - FAR

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$489

Tue 3/39:11 amFAR - SBA

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/71:10 pmSBA - FAR

1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$504

Last-minute flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara
Discover last-minute flight deals from North Dakota to Santa Barbara. Data last updated September 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 9/185:45 amFAR - SBA

2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/215:30 amSBA - FAR

1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$561

One-way flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara
Search for one-way flight options from North Dakota to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Sun 9/216:00 amFAR - SBA

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$454

Sun 9/214:23 pmFAR - SBA

2 stops7h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$459

Sun 9/219:46 amFAR - SBA

3 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$728

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FargoSanta Barbara

FAR - SBA

FARSBA

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 1/3

12:20 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops11h 53m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

1:12 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$489

FargoSanta Barbara

FAR - SBA

FARSBA

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 3/3

9:11 am-1:02 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

1:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$504

FargoSanta Barbara

FAR - SBA

FARSBA

Fargo Hector Field

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

$454

FargoSanta Barbara

FAR - SBA

FARSBA

Fargo Hector Field

Sun 9/21

4:23 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops7h 38m

$459

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/14

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from North Dakota with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Dakota to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from North Dakota 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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from North Dakota?
Most people fly into Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight to Santa Barbara from North Dakota. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.
How long is the flight from North Dakota to Santa Barbara?
For as low as $504, American Airlines can have you in Santa Barbara from North Dakota in 5h 51m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1473 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on North Dakota to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from North Dakota 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 Dakota to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Dakota 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 Dakota to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Dakota to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from North Dakota 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.

See more FAQs

Buellton

Santa Ynez

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top airline flying from North Dakota to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$348	Average$482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$454+ Cheap flights from North Dakota 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheap flight deals from North Dakota to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Dakota to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from North Dakota to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from North Dakota to Santa BarbaraExplore the most affordable flight options available from North Dakota to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Dakota to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from North Dakota with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Dakota 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 Dakota?

How long is the flight from North Dakota to Santa Barbara?

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

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

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

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

Traveling to a place near Santa Barbara?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for North Dakota to Santa Barbara

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top airline flying from North Dakota to Santa Barbara

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from North Dakota to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Dakota to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.