$167+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (PHL - 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 12/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SBA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Santa BarbaraExplore 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 October 27, 2026.
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 October 27, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/1110:45 am -
1 stop10h 44m
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1 stop6h 48m
Deal found 10/23![American Airlines logo]()
$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/111:17 pm -
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1 stop7h 51m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 12/175:00 am -
1 stop9h 50m
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1 stop8h 19m
Deal found 10/24![American Airlines logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/103:35 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
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1 stop10h 09m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 12/176:00 am -
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2 stops9h 44m
Deal found 10/24![United Airlines logo]()
$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Fri 12/115:00 am -
2 stops11h 15m
Sun 12/1311:05 am -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 10/25![Southwest logo]()
$415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 12/117:10 am -
1 stop7h 59m
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2 stops15h 08m
Deal found 10/26![Delta logo]()
$441
Best flights from Philadelphia to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 27, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 27, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
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1 stop8h 03m
Deal found 10/26![Delta logo]()
$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
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1 stop8h 08m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
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1 stop7h 55m
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2 stops10h 30m
Deal found 10/24![Southwest logo]()
$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
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2 stops13h 08m
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1 stop10h 09m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/194:15 pm -
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Deal found 10/22![Southwest logo]()
$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
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Tue 4/138:33 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/76:15 am -
2 stops9h 44m
Wed 11/1110:50 am -
2 stops9h 21m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$457
Last-minute flights from Philadelphia to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sat 11/77:00 am -
1 stop8h 00m
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1 stop7h 14m
Deal found 10/22![American Airlines logo]()
$446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/79:10 am -
1 stop9h 18m
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2 stops10h 31m
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/103:35 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
Wed 11/116:30 pm -
1 stop10h 09m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/269:28 am -
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Mon 11/3012:44 pm -
1 stop8h 31m
Deal found 10/26![American Airlines logo]()
$447
One-way flights from Philadelphia to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 27, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/194:15 pm -
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Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Southwest logo]()
$167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/135:00 am -
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Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![American Airlines logo]()
$174
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/139:45 am -
2 stops10h 43m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 12/1812:22 pm -
2 stops12h 58m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Delta logo]()
$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sun 4/116:10 am -
1 stop8h 28m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/25![United Airlines logo]()
$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Mon 4/122:00 pm -
2 stops12h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/25![Southwest logo]()
$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sun 4/111:50 pm -
2 stops11h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/25![Southwest logo]()
$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 12/234:50 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Southwest logo]()
$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
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3 stops16h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
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Deal found 10/25![United Airlines logo]()
$490
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 October 27, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $310 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $167 (Southwest) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $549 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 27, 2026.
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PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara
PHL Philadelphia - SBA Santa Barbara
PHLSBA
Philadelphia
Sat 12/19
4:15 pm-12:10 am
2 stops10h 55m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$167
PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara
PHL Philadelphia - SBA Santa Barbara
PHLSBA
Philadelphia
Fri 11/13
9:45 am-5:28 pm
2 stops10h 43m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$179
PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara
PHL Philadelphia - SBA Santa Barbara
PHLSBA
Philadelphia
Fri 12/18
12:22 pm-10:20 pm
2 stops12h 58m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$219
Quickest round-trip
PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara
PHL Philadelphia - SBA Santa Barbara
PHLSBA
Philadelphia
Sun 4/11
6:10 am-11:38 am
1 stop8h 28m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$252
PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara
PHL Philadelphia - SBA Santa Barbara
PHLSBA
Philadelphia
Sun 4/11
1:50 pm-10:20 pm
2 stops11h 30m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$287
PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara
PHL Philadelphia - SBA Santa Barbara
PHLSBA
Philadelphia
Wed 12/23
2:15 pm-10:50 pm
2 stops11h 35m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$325
PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara
PHL Philadelphia - SBA Santa Barbara
PHLSBA
Philadelphia
Tue 1/26
6:00 am-4:17 pm
2 stops13h 17m
Santa Barbara
Fri 1/29
12:55 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop8h 03m
$404
PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara
PHL Philadelphia - SBA Santa Barbara
PHLSBA
Philadelphia
Mon 1/18
6:15 am-1:15 pm
2 stops10h 00m
Santa Barbara
Tue 1/19
6:00 am-5:08 pm
1 stop8h 08m
$404
PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara
PHL Philadelphia - SBA Santa Barbara
PHLSBA
Philadelphia
Tue 1/26
5:15 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop7h 55m
Santa Barbara
Fri 1/29
7:00 am-8:30 pm
2 stops10h 30m
$404
PhiladelphiaSanta Barbara
PHL Philadelphia - SBA Santa Barbara
PHLSBA
Philadelphia
Tue 11/10
9:45 am-7:53 pm
2 stops13h 08m
Santa Barbara
Wed 11/11
6:30 pm-7:39 am
1 stop10h 09m
$408
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 69 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (average of $454). Flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $671). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Philadelphia to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $452 and $638 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $310 on American Airlines (Jan 15-Jan 18).
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 October 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Crew
8.1
Food
6.7
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$376 | Average$540 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$384 | Average$536 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |