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$224+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SBA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara are usually found in October or September, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

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 December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:05 amPHL - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 12/3112:59 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/11$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:05 amPHL - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Tue 12/304:55 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop9h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/11$543
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:50 pmPHL - SBA
2 stops12h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:33 pmSBA - PHL
2 stops10h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:17 amPHL - SBA
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 amSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:39 amPHL - SBA
2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:01 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:17 amPHL - SBA
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:39 amPHL - SBA
2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$598
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:05 amPHL - SBA
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Thu 12/2512:59 pmSBA - PHL
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/11$602

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$337
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$224
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$576
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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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Philadelphia

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

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Price

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Sun 1/18

8:09 am-5:21 pm

2 stops12h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

10:45 am-9:52 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$347

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 2/17

6:20 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

2:38 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$362

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Thu 2/19

6:20 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

2:38 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$379

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 2/17

6:20 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

2:38 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$382

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Fri 2/20

6:20 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

2:38 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$382

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

11:20 am-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$385

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Thu 2/19

6:20 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

2:38 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$392

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Tue 2/17

6:20 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

2:38 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$392

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Fri 2/20

12:29 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

12:36 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$411

PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara

PHL - SBA

PHLSBA

Philadelphia

Fri 1/16

5:20 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Santa Barbara

Sat 1/24

12:26 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$412

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Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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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 December 5, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (average of $88). Flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 December 12, 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 in the evening could potentially save you up to 19% 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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    United Airlines and Alaska Airlines can get you from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara in just under 12h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 15m. There are 2457 mi between Philadelphia and Santa Barbara. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($312), Delta ($312), and United Airlines ($391) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. American Airlines is priced at 37% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (average of $88). Flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$391Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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