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$349+ Cheap flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara (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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — SBA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to Santa Barbara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Dakota to Santa Barbara flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$141
From South Dakota to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:01 amFSD - SBA
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/266:20 amSBA - FSD
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/215:06 pmFSD - SBA
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/255:30 amSBA - FSD
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$454

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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South Dakota

Fly to

Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 8/23

7:01 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 21m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/26

6:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$349

Sioux FallsSanta Barbara

FSD - SBA

FSDSBA

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 8/21

5:06 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/25

5:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$454

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from South Dakota to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from South Dakota 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 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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from South Dakota to Santa Barbara by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from South Dakota?

    For a flight from South Dakota to Santa Barbara, you will be flying into Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara (SBA) is just 8.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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 South Dakota to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from South Dakota 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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Top airline flying from South Dakota to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from South Dakota 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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