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$300+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara (TPA - 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SBA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
Mon 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Santa Barbara

Best flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Tampa to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 3/125:42 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/1812:38 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 3/38:55 amTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Tue 3/107:20 amSBA - TPA
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 4/147:00 amTPA - SBA
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Tue 4/284:54 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops13h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/26$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 2/275:38 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/712:35 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 4/147:00 amTPA - SBA
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Fri 5/112:39 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops9h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/26$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 2/265:50 amTPA - SBA
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/712:35 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 4/17:00 amTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Sat 4/185:50 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/26$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 3/135:37 amTPA - SBA
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/1812:36 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 4/17:00 amTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Thu 4/1612:39 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops9h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/26$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 4/17:00 amTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Fri 4/1712:39 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops9h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/26$368

Find flight deals from Tampa to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) 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 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$150
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$422
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa 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 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Tampa

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Thu 3/12

5:42 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

12:38 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 44m

$300

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Fri 2/27

5:38 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

12:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$300

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Thu 2/26

5:50 am-11:51 am

1 stop9h 01m

Santa Barbara

Sat 3/7

12:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$300

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Tue 3/3

8:55 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/10

7:20 am-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$306

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Barbara

Tue 4/28

4:54 pm-9:53 am

2 stops13h 59m

$306

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/1

12:39 pm-1:24 am

2 stops9h 45m

$306

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Fri 3/13

5:37 am-11:48 am

1 stop9h 11m

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/18

12:36 pm-12:28 am

2 stops8h 52m

$326

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

5:50 pm-6:02 am

1 stop9h 12m

$356

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Barbara

Thu 4/16

12:39 pm-1:24 am

2 stops9h 45m

$368

TampaSanta Barbara

TPA - SBA

TPASBA

Tampa

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/17

12:39 pm-1:24 am

2 stops9h 45m

$368

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/26

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Compare providers for flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara

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 Tampa 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 Tampa-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Santa Barbara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-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 Tampa-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 Tampa to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara (average of $70). Flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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 TPA to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 27, 2025.

When flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the morning.

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 27, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Tampa 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,072 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa 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 Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    A quick flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara can take about 8h 09m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $300. The distance between Tampa and Santa Barbara is about 2235 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara round-trip from $294. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa 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 Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara (average of $70). Flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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 2 airlines flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Tampa 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$317Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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