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$140+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SBA
jun. 23 — jun. 301
lun. 6/23
lun. 6/30
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 junio 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$350
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$140
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$472
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 junio 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
jue. 9/45:19 amSTL - SBA
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
dom. 9/74:36 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
sáb. 8/21:23 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop9h 00mDelta
lun. 8/44:50 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/17$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
mié. 7/24:45 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
dom. 7/66:45 pmSBA - STL
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$403
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/126:41 amSTL - SBA
1 stop13h 59mAlaska Airlines
dom. 7/207:30 pmSBA - STL
1 stop16h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$486
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
vie. 8/16:35 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
dom. 8/35:50 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/17$557

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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

jue. 9/4

5:19 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 14m

Santa Barbara

dom. 9/7

4:36 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 28m

$350

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 8/2

1:23 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Santa Barbara

lun. 8/4

4:50 pm-12:38 am

1 stop5h 48m

$384

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 7/2

4:45 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Santa Barbara

dom. 7/6

6:45 pm-4:54 am

1 stop8h 09m

$403

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 7/12

6:41 am-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Santa Barbara

dom. 7/20

7:30 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop16h 56m

$486

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 8/1

6:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Santa Barbara

dom. 8/3

5:50 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$557

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 9/17

11:51 am-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$140

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 9/17

6:27 am-4:04 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$145

St. LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 9/17

11:05 am-10:14 pm

3 stops13h 09m

$297

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Deals found on 6/16

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $477). 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 junio 18, 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.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 junio 18, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,810 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $350, 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 Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $384 and $403, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara for 22% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $140. Users have also found prices from $145 and $297 on American Airlines 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 $353). Flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $477). 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 junio 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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