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$92+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SBA
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara

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 August 3, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:06 am
SLC
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SBA
1 stop17h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/236:00 am
SBA
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SLC
1 stop11h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/1$183
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 11/97:44 pm
SLC
-
SBA
1 stop19h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/116:00 am
SBA
-
SLC
1 stop14h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2$203
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:26 pm
SLC
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SBA
1 stop21h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/216:00 am
SBA
-
SLC
1 stop11h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2$223
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/47:34 am
SLC
-
SBA
1 stop7h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 11/92:38 pm
SBA
-
SLC
1 stop20h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$228
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/27:34 am
SLC
-
SBA
1 stop7h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 11/66:00 am
SBA
-
SLC
1 stop14h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$233
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/267:06 am
SLC
-
SBA
1 stop8h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/23:26 pm
SBA
-
SLC
1 stop26h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2$237
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/147:06 am
SLC
-
SBA
1 stop8h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/223:26 pm
SBA
-
SLC
1 stop26h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$243
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:06 am
SLC
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SBA
1 stop17h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/63:26 pm
SBA
-
SLC
1 stop4h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3$247
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/317:06 am
SLC
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SBA
1 stop8h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/73:26 pm
SBA
-
SLC
1 stop26h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2$257

Find 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 August 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$92
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$348 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City 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 August 3, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Mon 11/9

7:44 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop19h 17m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-9:34 pm

1 stop14h 34m

$203

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/18

6:26 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop21h 21m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-8:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$257

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Tue 8/25

2:34 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop25h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$267

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/11

3:00 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

4:50 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$299

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/18

9:05 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/20

5:52 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$299

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/18

9:05 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/21

5:52 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$299

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Wed 11/4

6:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/11

11:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$311

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/11

10:55 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/14

12:30 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$318

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Thu 9/3

4:10 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops6h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/6

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$318
Quickest round-trip

Salt Lake CitySanta Barbara

SLC - SBA

SLCSBA

Salt Lake City

Thu 9/3

9:35 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/6

12:34 pm-3:36 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$319

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara (average of $336). Flying from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $639). 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 August 3, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $339 and $609 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $183 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 16-Sep 23).

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 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Allan,Aug 2023

SLC - MCO

A smooth and relaxing flight. Delta did everything right. Organized boarding, clean and comfortable plane, polite and caring service, and early arrival. Well done
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Allan,Aug 2023

SLC - MCO

A smooth and relaxing flight. Delta did everything right. Organized boarding, clean and comfortable plane, polite and caring service, and early arrival. Well done

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 1 airline has flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Barbara (SBA) on a regular basis. There are 2 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 01m.

  • 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 2h 09m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $299. The distance from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara is about 614 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $269 on this airline. Delta is priced at 42% 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 WestJet (100%), Virgin Atlantic (100%) and KLM (94%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara is $199. On average you can expect to pay $394. The most popular route, (Salt Lake City - Santa Barbara), can usually be booked for $257.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara (average of $336). Flying from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $639). 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 airline flying from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline 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 August 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$269Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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