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$349+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara (SAF - SBA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — SBA
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Sat 2/283:20 pmSAF - SBA
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/31:02 pmSBA - SAF
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$349

Cheap flight deals from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$740
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SAF - SBA

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Santa Fe

Sat 2/28

3:20 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/3

1:02 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$349

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Deals found on 10/26

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Fe-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 Fe-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Fe-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Fe-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 Fe-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 Fe to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara (average of $100). Flying from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara in June 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American 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
8,999 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
8,999 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Fe 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 Fe to Santa Barbara?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara in about 6h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 781 mi between Santa Fe and Santa Barbara.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($244), and United Airlines ($244) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara. American 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara (average of $100). Flying from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara in June 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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