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$157+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TPA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
2 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(Delta)

One-way from

$157
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$505
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/244:55 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Fri 7/412:47 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop10h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/30$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/121:19 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/106:05 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2711:00 amSBA - TPA
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Thu 7/37:20 amTPA - SBA
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/224:55 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops9h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/274:25 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$411

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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/24

8:15 am-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Tampa

Tue 7/1

3:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$313

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/12

1:19 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Tampa

Tue 6/10

6:05 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$357

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/27

11:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops10h 15m

Tampa

Thu 7/3

7:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 10m

$388

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/22

4:55 pm-5:30 am

2 stops9h 35m

Tampa

Fri 6/27

4:25 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$411

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/28

6:25 am-4:42 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$157

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/27

12:11 pm-12:24 am

1 stop9h 13m

$194

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/27

11:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops10h 15m

$199

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Deals found on 4/29

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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.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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, Delta ($313), American Airlines ($357), and Southwest ($388) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Tampa. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $157 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 American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $194 and $199, 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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