How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara?

Airlines like Alaska Airlines fly from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara in about 7h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 124 mi between Santa Ana, California and Santa Barbara.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to SBA?

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

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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.

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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 December 28, 2025.

Fri 12/267:05 pmSNA - SBA

1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/22:08 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$1,108

Sat 12/273:59 pmSNA - SBA

1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/296:10 amSBA - SNA

1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$1,208

Sun 12/281:10 pmSNA - SBA

2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/292:08 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$1,358

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Tue 2/246:45 amSNA - SBA

1 stop7h 02mAlaska Airlines

Sat 2/282:38 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop6h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$283

Tue 2/247:15 amSNA - SBA

2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/285:00 amSBA - SNA

1 stop12h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$535

Fri 2/1311:02 amSNA - SBA

1 stop8h 49mAlaska Airlines

Wed 2/182:38 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop6h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$472

Sat 1/103:35 pmSNA - SBA

1 stop22h 18mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/142:45 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop19h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$772

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Fri 12/267:05 pmSNA - SBA

1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/22:08 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$1,108

Sat 12/273:59 pmSNA - SBA

1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/296:10 amSBA - SNA

1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$1,208

Sun 12/281:10 pmSNA - SBA

2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/292:08 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$1,358

Thu 1/86:45 amSNA - SBA

1 stop7h 08mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/122:45 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop21h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$772

Thu 1/89:00 amSNA - SBA

1 stop11h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/126:06 pmSBA - SNA

2 stops14h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$830

Sat 1/109:22 amSNA - SBA

2 stops14h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/145:00 amSBA - SNA

2 stops17h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$852

Sun 1/1111:05 amSNA - SBA

1 stop9h 47mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/1512:59 pmSBA - SNA

1 stop20h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$815

One-way flights from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
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Fri 1/237:30 pmSNA - SBA

1 stop18h 23mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$128

Fri 1/231:22 pmSNA - SBA

3 stops24h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$262

Fri 2/271:20 pmSNA - SBA

3 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$273

Mon 1/197:00 amSNA - SBA

1 stop13h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$294

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Santa AnaSanta Barbara

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

6:45 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

2:38 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$283

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/13

11:02 am-7:51 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/18

2:38 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$472

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

7:15 am-5:07 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

5:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$535

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

3:35 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop22h 18m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

2:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 20m

$772

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/23

7:30 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$128

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

8:49 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop16h 58m

$128

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/23

1:22 pm-1:53 pm

3 stops24h 31m

$262

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

1:20 pm-1:47 pm

3 stops24h 27m

$273

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

6:35 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops22h 32m

$294

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-8:52 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$294

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara (average of $179). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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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How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara?
Airlines like Alaska Airlines fly from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara in about 7h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 124 mi between Santa Ana, California and Santa Barbara.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara (average of $179). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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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