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$237+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson (SBA - TUS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TUS
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$516
From Santa Barbara to Tucson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:50 amSBA - TUS
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Tue 11/186:00 pmTUS - SBA
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/28$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:00 amSBA - TUS
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Wed 9/35:25 pmTUS - SBA
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sun 11/96:49 pmSBA - TUS
1 stop3h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/129:42 amTUS - SBA
1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:05 amSBA - TUS
2 stops14h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/186:15 pmTUS - SBA
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$371
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/95:20 pmSBA - TUS
1 stop27h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/127:15 amTUS - SBA
1 stop11h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$442

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/15

5:50 am-11:22 am

1 stop4h 32m

Tucson

Tue 11/18

6:00 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$237

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/27

11:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Tucson

Wed 9/3

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$242

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 11/9

6:49 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop3h 10m

Tucson

Wed 11/12

9:42 am-12:33 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$272

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 11/15

6:05 am-9:44 pm

2 stops14h 39m

Tucson

Tue 11/18

6:15 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$371

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/9

5:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Tucson

Sun 10/12

7:15 am-6:41 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$442

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tucson

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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 $364). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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 July 29, 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 34% versus a flight at noon.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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 Tucson. 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 Tucson round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Tucson is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $237 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $242 and $272 round-trip. Delta is priced at 39% 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 $364). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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