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$169+ Cheap flights from Orlando (MCO) 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCO — SBA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orlando to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Orlando (MCO) 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$365
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$458
From Orlando to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Orlando to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orlando to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/167:14 pmMCO - SBA
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/215:00 pmSBA - MCO
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/226:30 pmMCO - SBA
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/26:48 pmSBA - MCO
1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$392
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 12/119:01 amMCO - SBA
1 stop12h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/57:39 pmSBA - MCO
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/158:00 amMCO - SBA
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/181:10 pmSBA - MCO
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$448
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/168:20 amMCO - SBA
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Tue 10/215:30 amSBA - MCO
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$452
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/105:48 pmMCO - SBA
1 stop22h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/137:40 pmSBA - MCO
1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/104:55 pmMCO - SBA
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Mon 10/135:01 pmSBA - MCO
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/16$469

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orlando 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orlando Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Orlando

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OrlandoSanta Barbara

MCO - SBA

MCOSBA

Orlando

Thu 10/16

7:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

5:00 pm-5:30 am

1 stop9h 30m

$365

OrlandoSanta Barbara

MCO - SBA

MCOSBA

Orlando

Sat 11/22

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/2

6:48 pm-7:27 am

1 stop9h 39m

$392

OrlandoSanta Barbara

MCO - SBA

MCOSBA

Orlando

Thu 12/11

9:01 am-6:25 pm

1 stop12h 24m

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/5

7:39 pm-8:24 am

1 stop9h 45m

$399

OrlandoSanta Barbara

MCO - SBA

MCOSBA

Orlando

Wed 10/15

8:00 am-3:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

1:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$448

OrlandoSanta Barbara

MCO - SBA

MCOSBA

Orlando

Thu 10/16

8:20 am-4:20 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

5:30 am-7:35 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$452

OrlandoSanta Barbara

MCO - SBA

MCOSBA

Orlando

Wed 12/10

5:13 am-11:40 am

1 stop9h 27m

$169

OrlandoSanta Barbara

MCO - SBA

MCOSBA

Orlando

Tue 12/9

5:13 am-11:40 am

1 stop9h 27m

$169

OrlandoSanta Barbara

MCO - SBA

MCOSBA

Orlando

Wed 10/15

10:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$209

OrlandoSanta Barbara

MCO - SBA

MCOSBA

Orlando

Wed 10/15

9:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$224

OrlandoSanta Barbara

MCO - SBA

MCOSBA

Orlando

Sat 11/15

6:30 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$230

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Deals found on 9/14

Best time to book a flight from Orlando to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orlando Airport to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Orlando 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 September 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Orlando Airport to Santa Barbara at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Orlando Airport 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orlando 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 Orlando?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Orlando to Santa Barbara. You should not have trouble finding flights to Santa Barbara from Orlando; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Orlando per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Santa Barbara airport from Orlando. It is only a 8.0 mi journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Orlando Airport to Santa Barbara?

    There are many flights that can get you from Orlando Airport to Santa Barbara in 7h 45m. Fly via United Airlines or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Orlando Airport and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 2294 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Orlando Airport to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Orlando Airport to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $221 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $334. You may be able to fly from Orlando Airport to Santa Barbara for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orlando 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 Orlando Airport to Santa Barbara?

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Orlando to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Orlando 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$334Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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