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$128+ Cheap flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara (TUS - 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — SBA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tucson to Santa Barbara

Cheapest flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tucson to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:30 amTUS - SBA
1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:54 pmSBA - TUS
1 stop3h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/209:39 amTUS - SBA
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:12 amSBA - TUS
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$541
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/217:30 amTUS - SBA
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Wed 12/315:50 amSBA - TUS
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$578
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/206:30 amTUS - SBA
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/315:50 amSBA - TUS
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$584
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:42 amTUS - SBA
2 stops22h 57mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/47:39 pmSBA - TUS
2 stops14h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$868

Find flight deals from Tucson to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tucson (TUS) 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$471
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tucson 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Tucson

Fly to

Santa Barbara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$264

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Fri 1/30

4:29 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop22h 24m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/6

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$284

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/28

2:38 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop24h 07m

$293

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Wed 1/14

10:55 am-9:10 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop3h 20m

$296

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/20

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$304

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/6

2:45 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$314

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Wed 2/4

7:55 am-2:20 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/6

5:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop3h 20m

$334

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Sun 1/18

5:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$128

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops14h 47m

$163

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Fri 1/16

7:30 am-1:53 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$163

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Deals found on 12/16

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Compare providers for flights from Tucson 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 Tucson to Santa Barbara in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Tucson with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tucson to Santa Barbara

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Santa Barbara (average of $25). Flying from Tucson to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 TUS to SBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Tucson 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 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Tucson to Santa Barbara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Tucson 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Amanda,Sep 2023

PHX - OGG

The flight attendants only came thru twice for drink service the entire 6 hour flight. The first was 90 minutes in and the second was an hour before landing. It feels like it should be more.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Amanda,Sep 2023

PHX - OGG

The flight attendants only came thru twice for drink service the entire 6 hour flight. The first was 90 minutes in and the second was an hour before landing. It feels like it should be more.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Southwest fly from Tucson to Santa Barbara in about 8h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 22m. The distance between Tucson and Santa Barbara is about 538 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Tucson to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara round-trip from $286. You may be able to fly from Tucson to Santa Barbara for 27% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Santa Barbara (average of $25). Flying from Tucson to Santa Barbara in April is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 airline flying from Tucson to Santa Barbara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Tucson 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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