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$169+ 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TPA
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$359
(Delta)

One-way from

$169
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$347
From Santa Barbara to Tampa
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/275:01 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Sat 11/11:42 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 9/15$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/75:25 amSBA - TPA
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Mon 11/105:55 amTPA - SBA
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/181:10 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/257:05 amTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$459

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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 Barbara

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Tampa

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Depart

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Price

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

5:01 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 59m

Tampa

Sat 11/1

1:42 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$359

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/7

1:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 55m

Tampa

Mon 11/10

6:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$369

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

1:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Tampa

Sat 10/25

7:05 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$459

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/16

4:59 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 01m

$169

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/17

6:10 am-9:09 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$174

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Mon 12/15

4:59 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 01m

$180

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/18

4:59 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 01m

$220

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/16

6:10 am-5:41 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$224

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/14

8:20 am-5:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$224

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/14

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 Delta fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa in about 9h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Santa Barbara and Tampa are separated by a distance of 2235 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($290), Delta ($308), and United Airlines ($348) 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.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa

Discover the top 4 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$290Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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