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$168+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara (STL - 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SBA
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Wed 8/20
Wed 8/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 August 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(Delta)

One-way from

$168
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$391
From Lambert-St Louis to Santa Barbara
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/161:26 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Tue 9/234:55 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 8/15$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Tue 9/168:50 amSTL - SBA
2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:05 amSBA - STL
2 stops12h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/111:30 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Sat 10/1812:40 pmSBA - STL
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 8/14$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/45:18 amSTL - SBA
2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/111:17 pmSBA - STL
2 stops8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 10/1111:50 amSTL - SBA
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Sat 10/185:35 amSBA - STL
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:40 amSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Mon 10/65:01 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 8/14$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/118:49 amSTL - SBA
2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/186:05 amSBA - STL
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/257:16 amSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/284:36 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/114:40 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/231:01 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$425

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 August 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

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St. Louis

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Santa Barbara

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/16

1:26 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/23

4:55 pm-12:38 am

1 stop5h 43m

$283

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/16

8:50 am-6:39 pm

2 stops11h 49m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/23

6:05 am-8:15 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$293

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/11

5:20 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 12m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

12:22 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$325

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/11

1:30 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

12:40 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$325

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/4

1:21 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

4:55 pm-12:38 am

1 stop5h 43m

$325

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/4

5:18 am-12:28 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/11

4:36 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$330

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/8

7:31 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$168

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/5

8:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$169

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/8

4:43 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$208

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/5

11:05 am-10:14 pm

3 stops13h 09m

$393

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from St. Louis 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Santa Barbara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 15, 2025.

When flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

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 August 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from St. Louis to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Currently priced at $263, American Airlines will fly you from St. Louis to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $333 and $384, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from St. Louis 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 3 airlines flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 August 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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