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$129+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to St. Louis (SBA - STL)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — STL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to St. Louis

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/141:02 pm
SBA
-
STL
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 2/188:41 am
STL
-
SBA
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$502
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/512:35 pm
SBA
-
STL
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Mon 2/92:38 pm
STL
-
SBA
1 stop9h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$732
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/55:35 am
SBA
-
STL
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Mon 2/95:30 am
STL
-
SBA
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$782
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/66:06 pm
SBA
-
STL
2 stops14h 56m
United Airlines
Mon 2/99:57 am
STL
-
SBA
2 stops15h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$804
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/612:35 pm
SBA
-
STL
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Mon 2/96:40 am
STL
-
SBA
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$897

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to St. Louis (STL). 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$502
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$937
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to St. Louis 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to St. Louis that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

St. Louis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/18

8:41 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$502

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Wed 3/4

1:12 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$129

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/5

5:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$203

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/5

3:15 pm-1:30 am

2 stops8h 15m

$229

Santa BarbaraSt. Louis

SBA - STL

SBASTL

Santa Barbara

Sun 4/5

7:25 am-9:05 am

3 stops23h 40m

$565

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Deals found on 1/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to St. Louis in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Santa Barbara-St. Louis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-St. Louis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-St. Louis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-St. Louis 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 Santa Barbara-St. Louis 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 Santa Barbara to St. Louis

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to St. Louis

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to St. Louis?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to St. Louis (average of $145). Flying from Santa Barbara to St. Louis in July is currently the most expensive (average of $310). 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 Santa Barbara to St. Louis?

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. 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 St. Louis. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to St. Louis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to St. Louis. 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 Santa Barbara to St. Louis?

    United Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to St. Louis in just under 6h 14m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1653 mi between Santa Barbara and St. Louis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to St. Louis round-trip?

    Southwest, at $328, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Barbara to St. Louis. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Southwest is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to St. Louis one-way?

    $147 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $153 and $156, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to St. Louis?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to St. Louis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to St. Louis 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 St. Louis?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to St. Louis (average of $145). Flying from Santa Barbara to St. Louis in July is currently the most expensive (average of $310). 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 St. Louis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to St. Louis. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$328Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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