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$174+ 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SBA
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara

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 April 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 5/62:30 pm
SNA
-
SBA
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Wed 5/135:30 am
SBA
-
SNA
1 stop3h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/56:45 am
SNA
-
SBA
1 stop11h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/127:07 pm
SBA
-
SNA
1 stop16h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Mon 5/410:10 am
SNA
-
SBA
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Fri 5/84:10 pm
SBA
-
SNA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/8$367
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/286:45 am
SNA
-
SBA
1 stop11h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/296:00 am
SBA
-
SNA
2 stops9h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/6$450
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 4/2410:10 am
SNA
-
SBA
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Fri 4/246:25 pm
SBA
-
SNA
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$459
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 4/239:55 am
SNA
-
SBA
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/274:10 pm
SBA
-
SNA
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/8$464

Find 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 April 10, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(Southwest)

One-way from

$174
(Southwest)
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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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

2:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/13

5:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop3h 05m

$347

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/4

6:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

2:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$367

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/4

10:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/8

4:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$367

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/28

6:45 am-6:19 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/29

7:07 pm-11:33 am

1 stop16h 26m

$453

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/24

6:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/25

5:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 20m

$459
Cheapest one-way

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/31

12:50 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$174

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/27

10:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$194

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/2

5:39 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$227

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/24

6:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$230
Quickest one-way

Santa AnaSanta Barbara

SNA - SBA

SNASBA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/18

3:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$291

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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 April.
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 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.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara

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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, January 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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 Southwest fly from Santa Ana, California to Santa Barbara in about 3h 20m. 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, January 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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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