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$187+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SBA
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Santa Barbara

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Round-trip from

$363
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$187
(United Airlines)
From Orange County to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/139:37 amSNA - SBA
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/206:30 amSBA - SNA
1 stop13h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$363
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 9/87:21 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop15h 11mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/157:39 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop14h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/16$372
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/137:00 amSNA - SBA
1 stop12h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/207:30 amSBA - SNA
1 stop14h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/16$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/85:58 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop23h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/152:32 pmSBA - SNA
2 stops18h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/57:30 amSNA - SBA
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/56:52 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop20h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/19:37 amSNA - SBA
1 stop12h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/52:32 pmSBA - SNA
2 stops21h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$628
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 8/274:00 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/306:30 amSBA - SNA
1 stop11h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$704

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 August 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/13

9:37 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/20

6:30 am-8:28 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$363

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/8

7:21 pm-10:32 am

1 stop15h 11m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/15

7:39 pm-9:49 am

1 stop14h 10m

$372

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-7:49 pm

1 stop12h 49m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/20

7:30 am-10:17 pm

1 stop14h 47m

$406

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/8

5:58 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop23h 46m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/15

2:32 pm-8:55 am

2 stops18h 23m

$413

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/5

7:30 am-2:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/5

6:52 pm-3:16 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$618

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/1

9:37 am-10:14 pm

1 stop12h 37m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/5

2:32 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$628

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/7

9:15 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop21h 41m

$187

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/30

6:11 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$187

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/15

5:58 pm-11:59 am

1 stop18h 01m

$202

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/9

2:03 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$211

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Orange County?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Orange County, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Santa Barbara?

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