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$180+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara (PIT - 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — SBA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$642
From Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/35:27 pmPIT - SBA
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/61:01 pmSBA - PIT
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/271:45 pmPIT - SBA
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Tue 9/304:55 pmSBA - PIT
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/27$338
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.
Mon 9/811:50 amPIT - SBA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Thu 9/1111:20 amSBA - PIT
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 10/135:15 amPIT - SBA
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2112:22 pmSBA - PIT
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$435
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 10/137:59 pmPIT - SBA
2 stops47h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/215:20 pmSBA - PIT
2 stops22h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$499

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

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PittsburghSanta Barbara

PIT - SBA

PITSBA

Pittsburgh

Wed 9/3

5:27 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/6

1:01 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$333

PittsburghSanta Barbara

PIT - SBA

PITSBA

Pittsburgh

Sat 9/27

1:45 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/30

4:55 pm-8:55 am

2 stops13h 00m

$338

PittsburghSanta Barbara

PIT - SBA

PITSBA

Pittsburgh

Mon 9/8

11:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

11:20 am-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$427

PittsburghSanta Barbara

PIT - SBA

PITSBA

Pittsburgh

Mon 10/13

5:15 am-11:32 am

1 stop9h 17m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

12:22 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$435

PittsburghSanta Barbara

PIT - SBA

PITSBA

Pittsburgh

Mon 10/13

7:59 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops47h 41m

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/21

5:20 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$499

PittsburghSanta Barbara

PIT - SBA

PITSBA

Pittsburgh

Thu 8/28

7:49 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$180

PittsburghSanta Barbara

PIT - SBA

PITSBA

Pittsburgh

Thu 10/9

5:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$236

PittsburghSanta Barbara

PIT - SBA

PITSBA

Pittsburgh

Thu 8/28

10:59 am-11:59 pm

3 stops16h 00m

$474

PittsburghSanta Barbara

PIT - SBA

PITSBA

Pittsburgh

Tue 8/12

5:30 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$634

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Deals found on 7/29

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Pittsburgh 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.

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 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $333, was found to be the cheapest airline from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $180. Southwest flights start at $236 while deals on United Airlines start at $474 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$357Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$380Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$485Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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