What are the cheapest airlines flying from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara round-trip?

According to our current data, Southwest ($254), and United Airlines ($293) offers the cheapest pricing from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara. Users have found that Southwest is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Palm Springs to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?

Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 11%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara at least 36 days early can save you up to 91% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 36 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara for as little as $179 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $363 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?

July can be a great time to fly to Santa Barbara from Palm Springs with a flight ticket averaging about $276. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $198. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Can I find deals for flights from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Palm Springs 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and United Airlines from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara round-trip?
According to our current data, Southwest ($254), and United Airlines ($293) offers the cheapest pricing from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara. Users have found that Southwest is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Palm Springs to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$254	Average$356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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