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$149+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Santa Barbara (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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SBA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$378
From Columbus to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 11/57:50 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:10 amSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/231:45 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Mon 10/2712:40 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/14$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/2512:18 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 50mDelta
Sat 11/18:35 amSBA - CMH
2 stops9h 51mDelta
Deal found 8/14$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/75:00 amCMH - SBA
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/101:13 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/62:00 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Mon 11/105:00 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/14$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/65:43 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/101:13 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/236:15 amCMH - SBA
2 stops12h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/276:50 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops11h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/510:26 amCMH - SBA
3 stops16h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/116:50 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops11h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$414

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

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Columbus

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Wed 11/5

7:50 am-12:33 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/11

6:10 am-4:41 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$259

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sat 10/25

1:45 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/1

8:35 am-8:37 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$297

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Thu 10/23

7:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/29

3:30 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 50m

$297

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Thu 10/23

1:45 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

12:40 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$297

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Fri 11/7

2:00 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/10

5:00 pm-9:00 am

2 stops13h 00m

$302

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sat 9/27

7:01 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 30m

$149

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sat 9/27

6:54 am-7:49 pm

3 stops15h 55m

$253

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sat 8/30

8:15 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 39m

$264

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Mon 9/22

5:25 am-10:40 am

2 stops8h 15m

$304

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Mon 9/22

6:40 pm-7:49 pm

3 stops28h 09m

$353

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 August 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 2% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Columbus?

    For a flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city. Santa Barbara is the only Santa Barbara airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 4 airlines have flights to Santa Barbara from Columbus on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $234. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $296 and $304, respectively. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$339Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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