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

Our cheapest airline available from Wilmington to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $319 on this airline.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to Santa Barbara?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Barbara ranges from 0.0 - 3.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Santa Barbara when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Santa Barbara?

Tuesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Wilmington to Santa Barbara. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santa Barbara.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Barbara?

Users have found that booking a flight from Wilmington to Santa Barbara at least 40 days early can save you up to 51% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 40 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Wilmington to Santa Barbara for as little as $413 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $498 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Santa Barbara?

July is one of the best times of the year to fly to Santa Barbara from Wilmington. Prices for July average $460 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $308. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a July flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ILM to SBA?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Wilmington to Santa Barbara by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Santa Barbara?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington 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.

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Wilmington to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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Aaron,Sep 2023

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The extra cost of first class was not worth it.

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CLT - ORD

The extra cost of first class was not worth it.

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to Santa Barbara round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Wilmington to Santa Barbara is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $319 on this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Santa Barbara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to Santa Barbara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington 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 Wilmington to Santa Barbara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Barbara (average of $353). Flying from Wilmington to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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