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$194+ Cheap flights from Omaha to Santa Barbara (OMA - 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OMA — SBA
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Omaha to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Omaha (OMA) 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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$194
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$381
From Omaha Eppley Airfield to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Omaha to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Omaha to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/215:11 amOMA - SBA
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
lun. 8/2512:14 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
lun. 8/255:45 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop6h 17mDelta
sáb. 8/3012:40 pmSBA - OMA
2 stops8h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/3$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/87:05 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
lun. 8/114:25 pmSBA - OMA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
lun. 8/251:49 pmOMA - SBA
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
jue. 8/286:00 amSBA - OMA
2 stops8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$402
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 7/16:22 pmOMA - SBA
3 stops25h 35mAlaska Airlines
jue. 7/176:37 pmSBA - OMA
2 stops12h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,185

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

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OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 8/21

5:11 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 11m

Santa Barbara

lun. 8/25

12:14 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$317

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 8/25

5:45 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 8/30

12:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$332

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

vie. 8/8

7:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Santa Barbara

lun. 8/11

4:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$352

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 8/25

1:49 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Santa Barbara

jue. 8/28

6:00 am-4:18 pm

2 stops8h 18m

$402

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

vie. 9/5

5:45 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$194

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

vie. 9/5

7:07 am-6:39 pm

2 stops13h 32m

$199

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

vie. 9/5

5:23 pm-11:59 am

3 stops20h 36m

$366

OmahaSanta Barbara

OMA - SBA

OMASBA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 7/16

6:00 am-8:15 pm

3 stops16h 15m

$1,553

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Deals found on 7/2

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Omaha to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Omaha to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 julio 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Omaha 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Omaha 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Omaha to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($317), Delta ($332), and Southwest ($352) offers the cheapest pricing from Omaha to Santa Barbara. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $194. Users have also found prices from $199 and $366 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Omaha 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 Omaha to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Omaha to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Omaha to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 3 airlines flying from Omaha to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Omaha 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$335Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$341Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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