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$169+ 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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — SBA
Jun 14 — Jun 211
Sun 6/14
Sun 6/21
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 May 15, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Tue 6/94:30 pm
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
Wed 6/174:50 pm
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/242:58 pm
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop3h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 6/306:45 pm
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 6/87:05 am
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop4h 59m
Delta
Wed 6/174:50 pm
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/244:55 pm
TUS
-
SBA
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Tue 6/305:05 am
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/265:50 am
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop3h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 6/306:00 am
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop3h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 8/2510:35 am
TUS
-
SBA
2 stops6h 30m
Southwest
Mon 8/3112:30 pm
SBA
-
TUS
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sun 6/77:05 am
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop4h 59m
Delta
Wed 6/175:45 am
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop4h 44m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/118:00 pm
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop3h 30m
Southwest
Wed 6/175:05 am
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/12$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/283:20 pm
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Mon 6/15:20 am
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/11$381
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:25 pm
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Mon 6/156:00 pm
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/11$382

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 May 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$337
(Delta)

One-way from

$169
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$349
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tucson-Santa Barbara flight deals.
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One-way flight from Tucson to Santa Barbara
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to Santa Barbara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Wed 6/24

4:55 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/30

5:05 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 05m

$361

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Tue 8/25

2:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

5:30 am-1:20 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$361

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Thu 6/11

8:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/17

5:05 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 05m

$375

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Thu 6/25

8:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/29

5:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$387

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Mon 7/6

2:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/20

6:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$390

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Sun 6/7

7:05 am-12:04 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/18

4:50 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$391
Quickest round-trip

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Sun 6/7

6:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/8

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop3h 32m

$391
Cheapest one-way

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Wed 6/10

4:30 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$169
Quickest one-way

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Thu 6/25

5:50 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 20m

$188

TucsonSanta Barbara

TUS - SBA

TUSSBA

Tucson

Thu 10/8

5:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 35m

$188

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/13

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Tucson-Santa Barbara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tucson-Santa Barbara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Santa Barbara (average of $316). Flying from Tucson to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $677). 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 Tucson to Santa Barbara?

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 May 15, 2026.
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
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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 Southwest fly from Tucson to Santa Barbara in about 8h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Tucson and Santa Barbara is about 538 mi.

  • 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 $296. You may be able to fly from Tucson to Santa Barbara for 26% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Santa Barbara (average of $316). Flying from Tucson to Santa Barbara in November is currently the most expensive (average of $677). 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 May 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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