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$419+ Cheap flights from State College to Santa Barbara (SCE - 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — SBA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Sat 1/1010:50 amSCE - SBA
2 stops9h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/136:51 pmSBA - SCE
2 stops12h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$419

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Sat 1/10

10:50 am-5:21 pm

2 stops9h 31m

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Tue 1/13

6:51 pm-10:15 am

2 stops12h 24m

$419

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Santa Barbara (average of $248). Flying from State College to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $426). 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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  • How long is the flight from State College to Santa Barbara?

    There are many flights that can get you from State College to Santa Barbara in 9h 31m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2316 mi.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Santa Barbara (average of $248). Flying from State College to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $426). 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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