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$175+ 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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SBA
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Delta)

One-way from

$175
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$599
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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 March 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/222:04 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Sat 5/31:15 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/20$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/222:35 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Fri 4/2512:20 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/20$408
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/223:39 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/38:00 amSBA - CMH
3 stops12h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/19$589
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 11/245:17 amCMH - SBA
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/2810:11 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/20$602
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 11/246:25 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop26h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/307:15 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop19h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$892

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 4/22

2:04 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/3

1:15 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$349

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 4/22

6:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/25

12:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$375

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Tue 4/22

3:39 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Santa Barbara

Sat 5/3

8:00 am-11:44 pm

3 stops12h 44m

$589

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sat 5/3

7:45 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$175

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sat 5/3

11:43 am-6:38 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$180

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Thu 4/24

3:39 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$231

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sat 3/29

6:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

$367

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Deals found on 3/21

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Santa Barbara in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Columbus Airport-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $506). 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 March 21, 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 March 21, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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
8.1
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Santa Barbara, with prices starting at $349. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $375 and $589, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Barbara are Delta ($175), American Airlines ($180), and United Airlines ($231).

  • 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 $506). 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$336Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$408Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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