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$309+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TUS
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
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 July 28, 2026.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/135:35 am
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Thu 10/156:05 pm
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 10/136:10 am
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Fri 10/1611:53 am
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop3h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 10/135:35 am
SBA
-
TUS
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Fri 10/166:05 pm
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sun 10/186:35 pm
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Wed 10/215:25 pm
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/84:03 pm
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 8/127:02 am
TUS
-
SBA
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$477
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/85:30 am
SBA
-
TUS
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Wed 8/1210:35 am
TUS
-
SBA
2 stops6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$482

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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$463
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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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Tucson that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/13

5:35 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Tucson

Thu 10/15

6:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 00m

$314

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/13

5:35 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Tucson

Fri 10/16

6:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 00m

$358

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/18

6:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 30m

Tucson

Wed 10/21

6:05 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$378

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/8

4:03 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Tucson

Wed 8/12

7:02 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 56m

$477
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraTucson

SBA - TUS

SBATUS

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/8

5:30 am-8:55 am

1 stop3h 25m

Tucson

Wed 8/12

10:35 am-5:05 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$482

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Deals found on 7/27

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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 $338). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson in February is currently the most expensive (average of $744). 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 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 28, 2026.
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
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Kristin,Jul 2026

DCA - PHX

We got delayed because of filling up more gas then a storm hit after that so we sat in the plane for 1.5 hours more. It was hot while we waited.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Kristin,Jul 2026

DCA - PHX

We got delayed because of filling up more gas then a storm hit after that so we sat in the plane for 1.5 hours more. It was hot while we waited.

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 7h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 538 mi.

  • 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 $319 on this airline. American Airlines is priced at 30% 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 $338). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tucson in February is currently the most expensive (average of $744). 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$319Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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