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

Currently priced at $326, Delta will fly you from St. Louis to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to Delta, 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 $348 and $401, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from St. Louis 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.

How far in advance should I book a flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 51 days in advance, which can save you up to 57% on flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 51 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $347. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $639.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Santa Barbara from St. Louis average $392. You can even find prices in September for less than $392, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $151. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Barbara from St. Louis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 18%.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on St. Louis-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 St. Louis-Santa Barbara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$326 (Delta)
One-way from	$201 (American Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$417

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út 6/37:30 amSTL - SBA

1 stop6h 32mDelta

so 6/78:30 amSBA - STL

1 stop10h 09mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$326

so 6/144:32 pmSTL - SBA

1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines

so 6/214:01 pmSBA - STL

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$348

pá 5/165:00 amSTL - SBA

1 stop8h 35mSouthwest

ne 5/186:00 amSBA - STL

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$401

pá 5/165:00 amSTL - SBA

2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines

út 5/207:24 pmSBA - STL

2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$411

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út 6/37:30 amSTL - SBA

1 stop6h 32mDelta

so 6/78:30 amSBA - STL

1 stop10h 09mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$326

so 6/144:32 pmSTL - SBA

1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines

so 6/214:01 pmSBA - STL

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$348

pá 5/165:00 amSTL - SBA

1 stop8h 35mSouthwest

ne 5/186:00 amSBA - STL

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$401

pá 5/165:00 amSTL - SBA

2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines

út 5/207:24 pmSBA - STL

2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$411

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čt 5/88:05 amSTL - SBA

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

po 5/1212:23 pmSBA - STL

1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$419

pá 5/168:48 amSTL - SBA

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

ne 5/185:00 amSBA - STL

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$357

pá 5/165:00 amSTL - SBA

1 stop8h 35mSouthwest

ne 5/186:00 amSBA - STL

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$401

pá 5/165:00 amSTL - SBA

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út 5/207:24 pmSBA - STL

2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$411

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pá 5/165:19 amSTL - SBA

1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$201

pá 5/96:11 pmSTL - SBA

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$264

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út 6/3

7:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Santa Barbara

so 6/7

8:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$326

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

so 6/14

4:32 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 37m

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so 6/21

4:01 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 58m

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St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

pá 5/16

5:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

Santa Barbara

ne 5/18

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

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STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

pá 5/16

5:00 am-12:34 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Santa Barbara

út 5/20

7:24 pm-8:56 am

2 stops11h 32m

$411

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

pá 5/16

5:19 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 09m

$201

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

pá 5/9

6:11 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 58m

$264

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-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 St. Louis-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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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 $495). 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?

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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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.

Temperature in Santa Barbara by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Currently priced at $326, Delta will fly you from St. Louis to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to Delta, 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 $348 and $401, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara for 27% 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.
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 $353). Flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 4 airlines flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$261	Average$361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$263	Average$447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$356	Average$526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$384	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

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Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

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