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$167+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TPA
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$346
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$167
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$330
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 August 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 10/2712:56 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/17:20 amTPA - SBA
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/264:55 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops14h 06mDelta
Fri 10/31:36 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/30$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/268:40 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops10h 57mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/311:50 amTPA - SBA
3 stops13h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$508

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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 August 1, 2025.
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

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/27

12:56 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Tampa

Sat 11/1

7:20 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 12m

$346

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/26

4:55 pm-10:01 am

2 stops14h 06m

Tampa

Fri 10/3

1:36 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$398

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/26

8:40 pm-10:37 am

2 stops10h 57m

Tampa

Fri 10/3

11:50 am-10:24 pm

3 stops13h 34m

$508

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/17

6:05 am-3:59 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$167

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/17

6:25 pm-12:57 pm

3 stops15h 32m

$227

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/8

7:30 pm-7:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

$423

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Deals found on 7/30

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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 $270). 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 Tampa?

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 August 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($346), Delta ($398), and United Airlines ($508) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Tampa. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $167 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $227 and $423, 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, 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 $270). 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$290Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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