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$158+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara (SNA - 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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SBA
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 septiembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$305
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$158
(United Airlines)
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 11/37:34 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/82:09 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$305
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/129:20 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
jue. 10/167:40 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop22h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
dom. 10/126:40 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop18h 27mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/165:00 pmSBA - SNA
2 stops15h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$541
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/302:03 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop5h 46mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 10/43:00 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop22h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$654
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
dom. 10/126:40 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop22h 49mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/195:00 pmSBA - SNA
2 stops22h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$690
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
lun. 9/292:03 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop5h 46mAlaska Airlines
vie. 10/37:39 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop18h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/13$696
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mar. 9/3011:53 amSNA - SBA
2 stops12h 06mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/42:04 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop18h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$755
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 10/12:03 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop5h 46mAlaska Airlines
dom. 10/57:40 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop16h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$783
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
lun. 9/297:11 amSNA - SBA
2 stops9h 02mUnited Airlines
vie. 10/36:30 amSBA - SNA
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$840
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/267:00 amSNA - SBA
1 stop12h 49mAlaska Airlines
dom. 9/287:39 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop22h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$949

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 11/3

6:25 pm-9:49 am

1 stop15h 24m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 11/8

6:05 am-8:32 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$305

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 10/12

9:20 pm-11:29 am

1 stop14h 09m

Santa Barbara

jue. 10/16

7:40 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$512

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 10/12

6:40 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Santa Barbara

jue. 10/16

5:00 pm-8:56 am

2 stops15h 56m

$541

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 9/30

2:03 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 10/4

3:00 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$654

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 9/29

2:03 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Santa Barbara

vie. 10/3

7:39 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$696

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 10/12

7:07 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Santa Barbara

dom. 10/19

5:15 am-10:06 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$697

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 9/30

11:53 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Santa Barbara

sáb. 10/4

2:04 pm-8:56 am

1 stop18h 52m

$755

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 10/1

2:03 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Santa Barbara

dom. 10/5

7:40 pm-11:49 am

1 stop16h 09m

$783

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 9/29

7:11 am-4:13 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Santa Barbara

vie. 10/3

6:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$840

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 10/1

3:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 34m

Santa Barbara

dom. 10/5

5:15 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$975

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

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara in about 14h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 15m. Santa Ana and Santa Barbara are separated by a distance of 124 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara are United Airlines ($158), Alaska Airlines ($177), and Hawaiian Airlines ($228).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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