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$164+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SBA
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara

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 October 23, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$447
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Orbitz)
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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 October 23, 2025.

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.
Tue 12/96:45 amSNA - SBA
1 stop11h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/117:19 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop14h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/21$447
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.
Tue 11/49:25 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop22h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/117:23 amSBA - SNA
1 stop13h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/21$622
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/79:25 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop22h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/117:23 amSBA - SNA
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/23$654
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 11/510:57 amSNA - SBA
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/97:23 amSBA - SNA
1 stop13h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/21$703
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/49:45 amSNA - SBA
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/112:09 pmSBA - SNA
2 stops21h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$725
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/42:35 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/76:50 pmSBA - SNA
1 stop19h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$735
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/59:45 amSNA - SBA
2 stops13h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/95:30 amSBA - SNA
1 stop16h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$785
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/69:45 amSNA - SBA
1 stop12h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:05 amSBA - SNA
1 stop12h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$801
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:41 pmSNA - SBA
1 stop18h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/86:05 amSBA - SNA
1 stop12h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$834

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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 October 23, 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

Tue 12/9

6:45 am-6:25 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/11

7:19 pm-10:06 am

1 stop14h 47m

$447

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/4

9:25 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/11

7:23 am-8:37 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$622

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/7

9:25 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/11

7:23 am-5:08 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$654

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/5

10:57 am-7:52 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/9

7:23 am-8:37 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$703

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/4

9:45 am-5:54 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/11

2:09 pm-11:12 am

2 stops21h 03m

$725

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/4

2:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

6:50 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$735

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/5

9:45 am-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 59m

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/9

5:30 am-10:19 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$785

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/6

9:45 am-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Santa Barbara

Mon 11/10

6:05 am-6:18 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$801

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/3

6:41 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop18h 26m

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/8

6:05 am-6:18 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$834

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/10

6:45 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$164

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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

*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 Santa Ana, California-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana, California-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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, California to Santa Barbara?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara (average of $177). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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, California to Santa Barbara?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara in about 8h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 31m. There are 124 mi between Santa Ana, California and Santa Barbara. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, California to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara (average of $177). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara in January is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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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