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$128+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson (SBA - TUS)

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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TUS
Jan 12 — Jan 191
Mon 1/12
Mon 1/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tucson

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Thu 12/256:12 amSBA - TUS
1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/307:47 pmTUS - SBA
1 stop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 - TUS
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Tue 12/306:35 amTUS - SBA
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/12$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/266:12 amSBA - TUS
1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/307:47 pmTUS - SBA
1 stop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/262:20 pmSBA - TUS
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/307:05 pmTUS - SBA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/12$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/275:00 amSBA - TUS
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:40 amTUS - SBA
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$453
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sat 12/275:35 amSBA - TUS
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Tue 12/307:05 pmTUS - SBA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/266:12 amSBA - TUS
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:47 pmTUS - SBA
1 stop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Wed 12/312:08 pmSBA - TUS
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:45 pmTUS - SBA
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$556
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/196:12 amSBA - TUS
1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/209:39 amTUS - SBA
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$577

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tucson (TUS). 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 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$276
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$461
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson 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 December 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Tucson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/7

4:35 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Tucson

Fri 1/9

6:25 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 21m

$342

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 12/27

6:12 am-10:59 am

1 stop3h 47m

Tucson

Wed 12/31

6:30 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 13m

$351

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/25

6:12 am-10:59 am

1 stop3h 47m

Tucson

Tue 12/30

7:47 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$351

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 2/21

5:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Tucson

Wed 2/25

1:35 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$367

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/7

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Tucson

Fri 1/9

3:03 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$422

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/26

6:12 am-10:59 am

1 stop3h 47m

Tucson

Tue 12/30

7:47 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$447

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/26

2:20 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Tucson

Tue 12/30

7:05 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

$452

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/25

11:05 am-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Tucson

Tue 12/30

6:35 am-1:45 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$466

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 12/25

1:01 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$128

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 12/24

1:01 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$146

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/13

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tucson in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-Tucson flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Tucson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Tucson 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-Tucson 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 Tucson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tucson from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Tucson

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tucson (average of $38). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to TUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Tucson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 13, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Tucson?

Reviews of airlines servicing Tucson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tucson. 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 Tucson. Reviews last updated December 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Tucson. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Tucson. 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 Tucson?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Tucson will take you 3h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 538 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Tucson round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Tucson is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $281 on this airline. American Airlines is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tucson (average of $38). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson. 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 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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