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$167+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SBA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara are usually found in November or January, booked 57 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333
(Delta)

One-way from

$167
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$566
From Philadelphia to Santa Barbara
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/277:00 amPHL - SBA
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Sat 9/135:50 amSBA - PHL
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/28$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/2612:15 pmPHL - SBA
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Tue 9/165:40 amSBA - PHL
2 stops12h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/288:30 amPHL - SBA
2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/314:39 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$363
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 11/147:12 pmPHL - SBA
1 stop26h 44mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/177:44 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop19h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/2310:30 amPHL - SBA
2 stops13h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/136:30 amSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$438

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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

Wed 8/27

7:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

5:50 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$333

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 8/26

12:15 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

5:40 am-9:05 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$343

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Wed 8/27

10:45 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/31

4:39 pm-5:25 am

1 stop9h 46m

$345

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Sat 8/23

10:30 am-8:54 pm

2 stops13h 24m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

6:30 am-5:28 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$438

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 12/2

5:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop9h 38m

$167

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$172

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Mon 9/22

8:15 am-11:59 pm

3 stops18h 44m

$274

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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 July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 57 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 $474). 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 July 29, 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Philadelphia 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
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($333), Southwest ($343), and American Airlines ($345) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Delta is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara are American Airlines ($167), Southwest ($172), and United Airlines ($274).

  • 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 $474). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$346Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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