How long is the flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara in about 3h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 27m. There are 781 mi between Santa Fe and Santa Barbara. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($244), offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara. United Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Fe to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 day to fly round-trip from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

Monday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santa Barbara.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Santa Fe. Users have commonly found prices around $430 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $254. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Fe 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 Fe to Santa Barbara.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Fe 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.

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Average price	$356

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Fr 10/107:24 pmSAF - SBA

1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines

So 10/126:05 amSBA - SAF

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$304

Fr 10/105:59 pmSAF - SBA

2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines

So 10/125:15 amSBA - SAF

1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$574

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Fr 10/107:24 pmSAF - SBA

1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines

So 10/126:05 amSBA - SAF

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$304

Sa 2/287:00 amSAF - SBA

1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

Di 3/31:10 pmSBA - SAF

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$344

Fr 10/105:59 pmSAF - SBA

2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines

So 10/125:15 amSBA - SAF

1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$574

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Fr 10/107:24 pmSAF - SBA

1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines

So 10/126:05 amSBA - SAF

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$304

Fr 10/105:59 pmSAF - SBA

2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines

So 10/125:15 amSBA - SAF

1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$574

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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How long is the flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?
Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara in about 3h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 27m. There are 781 mi between Santa Fe and Santa Barbara. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($244), offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara. United Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Fe to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Fe 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 Fe to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Fe 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 Fe to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

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