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$284+ 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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TPA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

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.
Mon 3/309:40 am
SBA
-
TPA
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Thu 4/25:50 pm
TPA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 4/185:58 pm
SBA
-
TPA
1 stop9h 04m
Delta
Sat 4/257:00 am
TPA
-
SBA
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/241:02 pm
SBA
-
TPA
1 stop7h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 3/312:04 pm
TPA
-
SBA
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/187:13 pm
SBA
-
TPA
2 stops11h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 4/259:16 am
TPA
-
SBA
2 stops12h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 4/185:58 pm
SBA
-
TPA
2 stops11h 54m
Delta
Tue 4/217:30 am
TPA
-
SBA
2 stops11h 42m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$404
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/136:55 pm
SBA
-
TPA
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 3/165:35 am
TPA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$414
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/181:00 pm
SBA
-
TPA
1 stop6h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 4/266:15 am
TPA
-
SBA
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$440

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 January 29, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$334
(Southwest)

One-way from

$284
(American Airlines)

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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa 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.
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Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Mon 3/30

9:40 am-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Tampa

Thu 4/2

5:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$334

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

5:58 pm-6:02 am

1 stop9h 04m

Tampa

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

$393

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

5:58 pm-8:52 am

2 stops11h 54m

Tampa

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

$398

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Tue 2/24

1:02 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Tampa

Tue 3/3

12:04 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$401

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 3/13

6:55 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 35m

Tampa

Mon 3/16

5:35 am-11:48 am

1 stop9h 13m

$414

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Sat 4/18

1:00 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Tampa

Sun 4/26

6:15 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$440

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

6:20 am-6:02 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Tampa

Tue 3/10

3:55 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$470

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/13

7:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 25m

$284

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/13

2:38 pm-12:25 am

3 stops30h 47m

$987

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Deals found on 1/29

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa

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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 $192). 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 January 29, 2026.
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
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 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 Southwest and Delta fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa in about 9h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 46m. 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 ($300), and Southwest ($361) 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?

    $156 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 $173 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 $192). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$290Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$361Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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