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RDU — SBA
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest Southwest flights from USA to Santa BarbaraExplore the most affordable Southwest flight options available from USA to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.
Explore the most affordable Southwest flight options available from USA to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on July 27, 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.
Thu 8/2011:05 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/245:30 am
SBA
- SFO
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27![Southwest logo]()
$151
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1211:15 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 8/174:40 pm
SBA
- SFO
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/216:45 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/222:40 pm
SBA
- SFO
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$202
Best Southwest flights from USA to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated Southwest flight deals from USA to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Discover carefully curated Southwest flight deals from USA to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
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.
Thu 8/275:10 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Sat 8/295:30 am
SBA
- SFO
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$151
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.
Wed 9/911:15 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Wed 9/165:45 am
SBA
- SFO
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26![Southwest logo]()
$151
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.
Thu 9/245:10 am
SFO
- SBA
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Sat 9/262:40 pm
SBA
- SFO
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26![Southwest logo]()
$156
Direct Southwest flights from USA to Santa BarbaraExplore non-stop Southwest flight options from USA to Santa Barbara based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Explore non-stop Southwest flight options from USA to Santa Barbara based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/244:10 pm
DEN
- SBA
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Mon 8/3111:30 am
SBA
- DEN
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$257
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.
Fri 10/99:35 pm
DEN
- SBA
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Tue 10/136:35 am
SBA
- DEN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27![Southwest logo]()
$288
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.
Sun 9/68:55 pm
DEN
- SBA
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Tue 9/86:55 am
SBA
- DEN
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$291
Last-minute Southwest flights from USA to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute Southwest flight deals from USA to Santa Barbara. Data last updated July 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute Southwest flight deals from USA to Santa Barbara. Data last updated July 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
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.
Thu 8/2011:05 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/245:30 am
SBA
- SFO
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27![Southwest logo]()
$151
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1211:15 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 8/174:40 pm
SBA
- SFO
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/216:45 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Sat 8/222:40 pm
SBA
- SFO
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$202
One-way Southwest flights to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way Southwest flight options to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Search for one-way Southwest flight options to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
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.
Thu 8/2011:05 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$76
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/246:45 am
SFO
- SBA
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$79
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/172:00 pm
SFO
- SBA
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25![Southwest logo]()
$81
Flights to Santa Barbara with Southwest at a glance
Find detailed information about Southwest flights from USA to Santa Barbara. Explore the options provided by Southwest to plan your journey from USA to Santa Barbara. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
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How long is the flight to Santa Barbara with Southwest?
On average, Southwest flights from the United States to Santa Barbara take 4 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Santa Barbara from other popular cities in the United States will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
Southwest weekly flight availability to Santa Barbara
The most flights to Santa Barbara operated by Southwest are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
When is the cheapest time to fly to Santa Barbara with Southwest?
Users looking for the cheapest Southwest fares to Santa Barbara should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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4,229 reviews
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8.6
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8.0
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8.1
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7.5
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7.0
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10.0
|Jul 2026Good
8.0
|Jun 2026One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
6.0
|Jun 2026The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
8.0
|Jun 2026The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
10.0
|Jun 2026On time and no problems
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