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$336+ Cheap flights from Peoria, IL to Santa Barbara (PIA - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIA — SBA
Mar 7 — Mar 141
Sat 3/7
Sat 3/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Peoria to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Peoria to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Peoria to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 2/206:10 am
PIA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Fri 2/277:05 pm
SBA
-
PIA
2 stops12h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Fri 2/206:10 am
PIA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 2/2412:38 pm
SBA
-
PIA
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/202:51 pm
PIA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 2/241:02 pm
SBA
-
PIA
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Tue 3/39:00 am
PIA
-
SBA
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 3/106:20 am
SBA
-
PIA
2 stops12h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/2310:40 am
PIA
-
SBA
2 stops15h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 4/278:31 pm
SBA
-
PIA
2 stops11h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/21:25 pm
PIA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 3/62:10 pm
SBA
-
PIA
2 stops21h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Tue 3/316:50 pm
PIA
-
SBA
2 stops16h 52m
American Airlines
Fri 4/36:55 pm
SBA
-
PIA
2 stops15h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:30 am
PIA
-
SBA
2 stops9h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 2/712:59 pm
SBA
-
PIA
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$586

Find flight deals from Peoria to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Peoria (PIA) 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 February 5, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$336
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$498
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Peoria 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 February 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Peoria to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Peoria

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Santa Barbara

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PeoriaSanta Barbara

PIA - SBA

PIASBA

Greater Peoria

Fri 2/20

6:10 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 38m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

7:05 pm-9:27 am

2 stops12h 22m

$336

PeoriaSanta Barbara

PIA - SBA

PIASBA

Greater Peoria

Fri 2/20

6:10 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 38m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

12:38 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$359

PeoriaSanta Barbara

PIA - SBA

PIASBA

Greater Peoria

Fri 2/20

2:51 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops11h 01m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

1:02 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$364

PeoriaSanta Barbara

PIA - SBA

PIASBA

Greater Peoria

Thu 4/23

10:40 am-11:58 pm

2 stops15h 18m

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/27

12:15 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$404

PeoriaSanta Barbara

PIA - SBA

PIASBA

Greater Peoria

Tue 3/3

9:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

6:20 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$404

PeoriaSanta Barbara

PIA - SBA

PIASBA

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/2

1:25 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/6

2:10 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$498

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Deals found on 2/2

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Peoria to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Santa Barbara?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Santa Barbara (average of $227). Flying from Peoria, Illinois to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Peoria to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Peoria, Illinois to Santa Barbara?

    Departing from Peoria, Illinois to Santa Barbara will take you 7h 38m. There are 1696 mi between Peoria, Illinois and Santa Barbara. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Peoria 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 Peoria, Illinois to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Santa Barbara (average of $227). Flying from Peoria, Illinois to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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