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$204+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa (SBA - TPA)

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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TPA
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tampa

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/255:50 amSBA - TPA
2 stops12h 40mSouthwest
Mon 12/297:45 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$548
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:00 amSBA - TPA
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:17 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$643
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/302:08 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 amTPA - SBA
1 stop20h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$762

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tampa (TPA). 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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$367
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$432
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

12:26 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Tampa

Sun 2/1

5:37 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$367

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Tampa

Sun 2/1

5:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$372

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Tampa

Mon 1/19

5:37 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$380

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

5:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Tampa

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$465

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/31

10:13 am-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$204

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/25

6:12 am-8:23 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$240

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Thu 2/19

6:23 am-11:40 pm

2 stops14h 17m

$279

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/30

5:06 pm-6:10 am

2 stops10h 04m

$339

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/28

8:09 am-8:27 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$449

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/29

12:25 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 40m

$449

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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 Tampa in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Tampa 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 Tampa

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa (average of $69). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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 Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 Tampa. 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 Tampa?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Southwest fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa in about 7h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 41m. Santa Barbara and Tampa are separated by a distance of 2235 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($290), United Airlines ($316), and Southwest ($376) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Tampa. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa one-way?

    $154 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $168 and $175, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tampa 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 Tampa?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa (average of $69). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa. 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$290Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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