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Find cheap flights from Denver to Santa Barbara from $89

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Denver to Santa Barbara departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Denver to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Denver to Santa Barbara (DEN-SBA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:53 pm - 9:56 pmDEN-SBA
4h 03m1 stop
4:49 pm - 10:05 pmSBA-DEN
4h 16m1 stop
$178American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
6:53 pm - 9:56 pmDEN-SBA
4h 03m1 stop
4:49 pm - 10:05 pmSBA-DEN
4h 16m1 stop
$193American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
7:43 pm - 9:18 pmDEN-SBA
2h 35mnonstop
5:15 am - 8:44 amSBA-DEN
2h 29mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 5
6:00 am - 11:58 amDEN-SBA
6h 58m1 stop
5:15 am - 8:41 amSBA-DEN
2h 26mnonstop
$208United Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
7:43 pm - 9:18 pmDEN-SBA
2h 35mnonstop
5:15 am - 8:44 amSBA-DEN
2h 29mnonstop
$214United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
6:00 am - 11:58 amDEN-SBA
6h 58m1 stop
4:59 pm - 10:45 pmSBA-DEN
4h 46m1 stop
$218United Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
6:36 pm - 10:57 pmDEN-SBA
5h 21m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:10 pmSBA-DEN
5h 10m1 stop
$239Delta
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Sat, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 16
6:36 pm - 11:48 pmDEN-SBA
6h 12m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:10 pmSBA-DEN
5h 10m1 stop
$268Delta
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
4:06 pm - 10:24 amDEN-SBA
19h 18m1 stop
6:01 pm - 7:11 pmSBA-DEN
24h 10m2 stops
$358Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Fri, May 31
12:58 pm - 1:01 pmDEN-SBA
25h 03m2 stops
6:01 pm - 11:58 pmSBA-DEN
28h 57m1 stop
$403Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 5

Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Denver to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Santa Barbara?

The average price of all flights from Denver to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Santa Barbara on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Denver, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Denver to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Denver to Santa Barbara is February, where tickets cost $307 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $495 and $402 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver to Santa Barbara?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Denver to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Denver to Santa Barbara, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Denver to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Denver to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK was with American Airlines for $89. American Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $178 and United Airlines from $199.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Denver and Santa Barbara?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Denver to Santa Barbara.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Denver to Santa Barbara. They are Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $212. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Denver and Santa Barbara per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Denver and land in Santa Barbara, with an average flight time of 2h 39m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 32 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Denver and Santa Barbara?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Denver to Santa Barbara take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Santa Barbara from Denver is typically 2h 35m. The journey crosses a distance of 914 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Denver to Santa Barbara?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Denver at 9:30 am and will be landing in Santa Barbara at 11:10 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Denver to Santa Barbara?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Denver to Santa Barbara jets off at 9:10 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Denver to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Denver to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Denver to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Denver to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Denver to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Santa Barbara was $89 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Denver and Santa Barbara?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Denver to Santa Barbara?

    Denver and Santa Barbara are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Denver from Denver Intl and will be arriving at Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Denver to Santa Barbara?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Santa Barbara flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Denver to Santa Barbara?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Denver and Santa Barbara.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Denver to Santa Barbara?

    There are nonstop flights from Denver to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Denver to Santa Barbara, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to Santa Barbara are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $367 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $316 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Denver to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Denver to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Denver is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Denver to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Denver to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Denver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DEN to Santa Barbara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $154 or less one-way and $320 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Denver to Santa Barbara?

Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl to Santa Barbara, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Denver Intl to Santa Barbara

Monday

Copa Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines, Copa Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Copa Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Copa Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Copa Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Copa Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Copa Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

Copa Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Santa Barbara to Denver Intl

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Denver to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Denver to Santa Barbara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11341 reviews
8.1crew
7.1entertainment
7.7boarding
7.2comfort
6.7food
Airline reviews

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

8.0 ExcellentAndrew, Apr 2024DEN - LAX
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Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Everything was very good. Boarding and takeoff were on time and organized. Had a good flight

Wheelchair assistance was not complete. The person left me at the departure gate without informing the groundstaff of my requirements. I had to walk to the departure counter to ask for help to reach the plane door. The crew informed me that in future they were not allowed to help passengers like me, senior citizen and Wheelchair passenger with placing their carry on bags in the overhead compartments!

Flight was delayed by over an hour and gate checked bags took 15 minutes to be delivered to the jet bridge.

Seats are way too snug for my hip to knee ratio and the recline on the seat in front of me made my experience worst. My legs had no room at all. Not a plane for people 6 ft or over unless you fly first class.

Delayed for maintenance issue?? Should have been addressed before boarding. Put my bag on an earlier flight, but didn’t ask if I wanted to change to an earlier flight. Arrived to find my bag locked up and no agent to be found when I landed.

We learned certain countries (a few) require a notarized letter from an ex to give permission for children to travel to those countries with the other spouse together with birth certificates. To find this out one hour before flying—not good. Nowhere is it documented by the airlines though they require it. Make sure about all documentation required.

You could have been ON TIME! And I was miffed because I spent an extra $82 to get my seat and the steward put a woman from the back in my aisle for nothing because her movies wouldn’t work. I’ll try that next time and save $82!

My luggage didn't make my transfer in Newark. It took 4 days to receive it even though I tried to pick it up at the airpory

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Denver to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/15Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 03mDEN-SBA
$89
8/31Sat
1 stopDelta
4h 41mDEN-SBA
$124
7/2Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 11mDEN-SBA
$130
8/1Thu
1 stopDelta
6h 11mDEN-SBA
$138
5/16Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 41mDEN-SBA
$145
5/12Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 41mDEN-SBA
$151
5/16Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 11mDEN-SBA
$154
6/6Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 35mDEN-SBA
$155
6/6Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 31mDEN-SBA
$160
4/30Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 28mDEN-SBA
$192

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Last minute flights from Denver to Santa Barbara

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Denver to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/23Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 12mDEN-SBA
4/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 25mSBA-DEN
$529
4/23Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 32mDEN-SBA
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 22mSBA-DEN
$534
4/19Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 44mDEN-SBA
4/26Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 25mSBA-DEN
$572
4/19Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 44mDEN-SBA
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 24mSBA-DEN
$577
4/22Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 02mDEN-SBA
4/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 25mSBA-DEN
$579
4/22Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 02mDEN-SBA
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 30mSBA-DEN
$584
4/23Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 31mDEN-SBA
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 24mSBA-DEN
$586
4/20Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 17mDEN-SBA
4/22Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 42mSBA-DEN
$638
4/19Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 44mDEN-SBA
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 42mSBA-DEN
$666
4/19Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 44mDEN-SBA
4/21Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 38mSBA-DEN
$701

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Denver - Santa Barbara Flights

Departure:

Denver (DEN)United States

Destination:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

Return flight deals:

Santa Barbara - Denver

Cabin classes:

$902
$1,048
$658
$193