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 $477). 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 KFI to SBA?

When flying from Orange County to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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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 June 23, 2025.

Mon 7/149:15 pmSNA - SBA

1 stop13h 17mAlaska Airlines

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1 stop16h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/21

$478

Mon 7/1411:58 amSNA - SBA

1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines

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2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/21

$598

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Mon 7/149:15 pmSNA - SBA

1 stop13h 17mAlaska Airlines

Mon 7/217:30 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop16h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/21

$478

Mon 7/1411:58 amSNA - SBA

1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines

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2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/21

$598

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Mon 7/149:15 pmSNA - SBA

1 stop13h 17mAlaska Airlines

Mon 7/217:30 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop16h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/21

$478

Mon 7/1411:58 amSNA - SBA

1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/214:54 pmSBA - SNA

2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/21

$598

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Mon 7/214:00 pmSNA - SBA

1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/22

$281

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Mon 7/14

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Mon 7/21

7:30 pm-11:49 am

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Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,830 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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 $477). 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Santa Barbara

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