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$117+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara (SLC - 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SBA
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 22, 2025.

This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/148:47 pmSLC - SBA
1 stop23h 09mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/177:44 pmSBA - SLC
1 stop16h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$263
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/103:37 pmSLC - SBA
1 stop27h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/177:19 pmSBA - SLC
1 stop13h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/138:47 pmSLC - SBA
2 stops24h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/197:44 pmSBA - SLC
1 stop13h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/20$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 12/33:37 pmSLC - SBA
1 stop27h 48mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/57:19 pmSBA - SLC
1 stop15h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/21$320
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/202:01 pmSLC - SBA
1 stop5h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/237:49 pmSBA - SLC
1 stop13h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/20$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/135:55 amSLC - SBA
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Wed 11/192:55 pmSBA - SLC
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/136:55 amSLC - SBA
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Wed 12/175:50 amSBA - SLC
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$344

Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$260
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$117
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/23

2:45 pm-11:23 am

1 stop19h 38m

$260

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/8

3:40 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop23h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/11

7:20 am-10:31 am

1 stop26h 11m

$271

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Fri 11/14

8:47 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop23h 09m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/17

7:44 pm-10:02 am

2 stops13h 18m

$312

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Wed 12/3

3:37 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop27h 48m

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/5

7:19 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop15h 41m

$320

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Wed 12/10

12:54 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/17

7:20 am-10:16 am

2 stops25h 56m

$323

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Fri 1/16

3:40 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop23h 17m

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

7:20 am-10:31 am

1 stop26h 11m

$326

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Thu 11/20

2:01 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/23

7:49 pm-10:18 am

1 stop13h 29m

$334

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Fri 1/16

6:28 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$117

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Tue 1/20

11:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$135

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/17

5:45 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop21h 12m

$136

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Compare providers for flights from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Salt Lake City-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Salt Lake City-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Salt Lake City-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-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 Salt Lake City-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 Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Salt Lake City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara (average of $46). Flying from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $91). 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 SLC to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 October 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara?

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 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and Delta from Salt Lake City 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
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Salt Lake City 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 airports do I use to fly from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara?

    You will need to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara if you want to fly from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Barbara (SBA) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Santa Barbara from the Salt Lake City airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SLC to SBA to be around 2h 04m.

  • How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara?

    A quick flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara can take about 7h 57m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $260. The distance from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara is about 614 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $210 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $234. Southwest is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara are SkyWest Airlines (97%), Delta (91%) and Air France (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest flight price from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara is $278. On average you can expect to pay $409. The most popular route, (Salt Lake City - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $335.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara (average of $46). Flying from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $91). 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 Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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