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$133+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SBA
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

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 December 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/247:20 amSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Wed 12/3112:59 pmSBA - STL
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/2$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/242:45 pmSTL - SBA
2 stops10h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:01 pmSBA - STL
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/242:45 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:00 amSBA - STL
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/186:15 amSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Wed 12/3112:59 pmSBA - STL
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/2$455
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/216:05 amSTL - SBA
2 stops12h 10mDelta
Wed 12/3112:59 pmSBA - STL
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/2$460
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/247:20 amSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Thu 1/15:45 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/2$471
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/247:20 amSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Mon 12/2912:59 pmSBA - STL
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/2$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/242:45 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amSBA - STL
2 stops10h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/232:45 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 amSBA - STL
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$521

Find 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$771
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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 December 4, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/8

2:38 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

4:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$227

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop6h 51m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

6:12 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$231

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/19

6:47 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 03m

Santa Barbara

Sun 2/22

7:03 pm-9:34 am

2 stops12h 31m

$313

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/13

8:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

12:59 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$339

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/24

2:45 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 57m

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

1:01 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$438

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/24

2:45 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 57m

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

5:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$447

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/22

8:13 am-6:12 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$133

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/17

6:19 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop21h 34m

$133

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/17

8:13 am-6:12 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$133

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/22

2:50 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$146

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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 St. Louis to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 St. Louis-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 St. Louis-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 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 $94). Flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in August is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 December 4, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% 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 December 4, 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
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
9,066 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in just under 5h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 21m. There are 1653 mi between St. Louis and Santa Barbara. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $287 and $363, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $147 and $169 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara.

  • 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 $94). Flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in August is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$363Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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