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$264+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (PHL - 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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SBA
May 18 — May 251
Sun 5/18
Sun 5/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara are usually found in January or September, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 May 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$332
(Delta)

One-way from

$264
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$474
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Tue 9/27:00 amPHL - SBA
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Sun 9/75:00 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Deal found 5/12$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 5/268:00 amPHL - SBA
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/296:39 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/133:35 pmPHL - SBA
2 stops9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/201:10 pmSBA - PHL
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sat 7/1212:20 pmPHL - SBA
2 stops14h 00mSouthwest
Thu 7/1711:00 amSBA - PHL
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 5/11$477

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/7

5:00 pm-5:48 am

1 stop9h 48m

$332

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Mon 5/26

8:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

6:39 pm-5:57 am

1 stop8h 18m

$357

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Fri 6/13

3:35 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/20

1:10 pm-12:59 am

2 stops8h 49m

$426

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Sat 7/12

12:20 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/17

11:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$477

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Sun 6/1

7:05 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$264

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Sun 6/1

6:30 am-11:58 pm

3 stops20h 28m

$602

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Deals found on 5/12

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 PHL to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 May 13, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 May 13, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($332), United Airlines ($357), and American Airlines ($409) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Delta is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 3 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 May 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$339Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$346Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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