Southeast Europe

$473+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Southeast Europe

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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ATH
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 7, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/255:00 am
SBA
-
OTP
2 stops32h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 3/15:55 am
OTP
-
SBA
2 stops26h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$736
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/116:51 pm
SBA
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ATH
2 stops20h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 2/156:15 am
ATH
-
SBA
2 stops26h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$760

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe flight deals. Data was last updated February 7, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$736
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$473
(British Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$595
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From Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($187 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Southeast Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraBucharest

SBA - OTP

SBAOTP

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/25

5:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 3/1

5:55 am-10:42 pm

2 stops26h 47m

$736

Santa BarbaraAthens

SBA - ATH

SBAATH

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

1:02 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops19h 58m

$473

Santa BarbaraAthens

SBA - ATH

SBAATH

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-11:45 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$543

Santa BarbaraAthens

SBA - ATH

SBAATH

Santa Barbara

Wed 4/22

12:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

$630

Santa BarbaraAthens

SBA - ATH

SBAATH

Santa Barbara

Fri 5/29

12:37 pm-10:35 am

1 stop35h 58m

$1,228

Santa BarbaraBucharest

SBA - OTP

SBAOTP

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/11

2:20 pm-1:10 am

2 stops24h 50m

$3,156

Santa BarbaraBucharest

SBA - OTP

SBAOTP

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/11

2:17 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops42h 18m

$3,592

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Deals found on 2/4

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe (average of $423). Flying from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southeast Europe. 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 Southeast Europe. Reviews last updated February 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe?

    Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe in 32h 55m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe is about 6571 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe 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 Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe (average of $423). Flying from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Southeast Europe. 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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$553Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$635Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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