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.

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 time of day to fly from ILM to SBA?

When flying from Wilmington to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Barbara (average of $178). Flying from Wilmington to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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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See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Wilmington 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

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Aaron,Sep 2023

CLT - ORD

The extra cost of first class was not worth it.

American Airlines

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American Airlines

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Aaron,Sep 2023

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Barbara (average of $178). Flying from Wilmington to Santa Barbara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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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