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$124+ Cheap flights from Reno to Santa Barbara (RNO - 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RNO — SBA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reno to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reno (RNO) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(Southwest)

One-way from

$124
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$313
From Reno to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Reno to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reno to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:25 pmRNO - SBA
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Mon 8/253:00 pmSBA - RNO
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 10/83:55 pmRNO - SBA
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/125:00 pmSBA - RNO
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:25 amRNO - SBA
2 stops8h 42mDelta
Mon 8/2512:40 pmSBA - RNO
2 stops9h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/10$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/198:05 amRNO - SBA
2 stops10h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/207:30 pmSBA - RNO
2 stops13h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$519

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Reno

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Thu 8/21

5:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/25

3:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$197

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Wed 10/8

3:55 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/12

5:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$222

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Thu 8/21

7:25 am-4:07 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/25

12:40 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$252

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Sat 7/19

8:05 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/20

7:30 pm-8:31 am

2 stops13h 01m

$519

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 54m

$124

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Sun 8/10

6:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 35m

$163

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Thu 7/10

5:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$184

RenoSanta Barbara

RNO - SBA

RNOSBA

Reno

Sun 8/10

6:15 am-11:40 pm

3 stops17h 25m

$693

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Reno to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Reno to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Reno to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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.

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Reno to Santa Barbara, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reno 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 Reno to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Reno to Santa Barbara round-trip from $197. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $222, and Delta, from $252. Users have found that Southwest is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Reno to Santa Barbara for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Reno to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 2 airlines flying from Reno to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Reno 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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