$104+ 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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SBA
Nov 11 — Nov 181
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Santa BarbaraExplore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 12, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 12, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Sat 11/145:05 am -
1 stop9h 55m
Wed 12/212:51 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 10/8![American Airlines logo]()
$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 11/125:55 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Tue 12/12:20 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Sat 11/145:10 am -
2 stops13h 53m
Wed 12/24:51 pm -
1 stop10h 08m
Deal found 10/8![Delta logo]()
$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/126:05 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Tue 12/112:45 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 10/8![American Airlines logo]()
$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Mon 11/96:40 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Thu 11/121:50 pm -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 10/8![Southwest logo]()
$290
Best flights from Tampa to Santa BarbaraDiscover 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 October 12, 2026.
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 October 12, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 11/125:55 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Tue 12/12:20 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/121:52 pm -
2 stops11h 05m
Tue 12/14:30 pm -
1 stop9h 34m
Deal found 10/8![American Airlines logo]()
$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 1/204:08 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Fri 1/229:35 am -
1 stop9h 24m
Deal found 10/9![United Airlines logo]()
$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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 11/126:20 am -
2 stops12h 43m
Tue 12/14:51 pm -
1 stop10h 08m
Deal found 10/11![Delta logo]()
$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Sat 1/307:19 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Wed 2/36:07 am -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 10/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Wed 1/206:50 am -
1 stop7h 50m
Fri 1/227:05 am -
2 stops7h 35m
Deal found 10/9![Southwest logo]()
$318
Last-minute flights from Tampa to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Tampa to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Tampa to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Mon 11/96:40 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Thu 11/121:50 pm -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 10/8![Southwest logo]()
$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 11/125:55 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Tue 12/12:20 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/126:05 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Tue 12/112:45 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 10/8![American Airlines logo]()
$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Sat 11/145:05 am -
1 stop9h 55m
Wed 12/212:51 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 10/8![American Airlines logo]()
$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Sat 11/145:10 am -
2 stops13h 53m
Wed 12/24:51 pm -
1 stop10h 08m
Deal found 10/8![Delta logo]()
$262
One-way flights from Tampa to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Tampa to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 12, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Tampa to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 12, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 12/176:00 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9![American Airlines logo]()
$104
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 12/176:35 am -
2 stops12h 32m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/8![Delta logo]()
$134
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 12/177:23 pm -
1 stop7h 23m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 12/177:07 pm -
1 stop7h 23m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![United Airlines logo]()
$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 10/213:27 pm -
1 stop10h 24m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9![United Airlines logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:57 pm -
3 stops28h 56m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$692
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 October 12, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $207 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $104 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $414 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
TampaSanta Barbara
TPA Tampa - SBA Santa Barbara
TPASBA
Tampa
Thu 12/17
6:00 am-11:50 am
1 stop8h 50m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$104
TampaSanta Barbara
TPA Tampa - SBA Santa Barbara
TPASBA
Tampa
Thu 12/17
6:35 am-4:07 pm
2 stops12h 32m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$134
Quickest round-trip
TampaSanta Barbara
TPA Tampa - SBA Santa Barbara
TPASBA
Tampa
Thu 12/17
7:23 pm-11:46 pm
1 stop7h 23m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$157
TampaSanta Barbara
TPA Tampa - SBA Santa Barbara
TPASBA
Tampa
Thu 12/17
7:07 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop7h 23m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$194
TampaSanta Barbara
TPA Tampa - SBA Santa Barbara
TPASBA
Tampa
Thu 11/12
5:55 am-10:30 am
1 stop7h 35m
Santa Barbara
Tue 12/1
2:20 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$260
TampaSanta Barbara
TPA Tampa - SBA Santa Barbara
TPASBA
Tampa
Thu 11/12
1:52 pm-9:57 pm
2 stops11h 05m
Santa Barbara
Tue 12/1
4:30 pm-5:04 am
1 stop9h 34m
$293
TampaSanta Barbara
TPA Tampa - SBA Santa Barbara
TPASBA
Tampa
Wed 10/21
3:27 pm-10:51 pm
1 stop10h 24m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$294
TampaSanta Barbara
TPA Tampa - SBA Santa Barbara
TPASBA
Tampa
Wed 1/20
4:08 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop8h 04m
Santa Barbara
Fri 1/22
9:35 am-9:59 pm
1 stop9h 24m
$313
TampaSanta Barbara
TPA Tampa - SBA Santa Barbara
TPASBA
Tampa
Wed 1/20
6:50 am-11:40 am
1 stop7h 50m
Santa Barbara
Fri 1/22
7:05 am-5:40 pm
2 stops7h 35m
$318
TampaSanta Barbara
TPA Tampa - SBA Santa Barbara
TPASBA
Tampa
Thu 11/12
6:20 am-4:03 pm
2 stops12h 43m
Santa Barbara
Tue 12/1
4:51 pm-5:59 am
1 stop10h 08m
$333
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara (average of $302). Flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tampa to Santa Barbara?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Tampa to Santa Barbara flights typically cost between $342 and $417 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $207 on American Airlines (Nov 14-Dec 2).
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 October 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest 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.
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodReza,Jun 2026
TPA - MDW
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$294 | Average$442 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$422 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |