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Find cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara from $435

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara departing on 5/4. 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Grand Rapids 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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11:51 am - 10:25 pmGRR-SBA
13h 34m2 stops
12:32 pm - 10:10 pmSBA-GRR
6h 38m1 stop
$435American Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Sat, May 11
11:51 am - 10:25 pmGRR-SBA
13h 34m2 stops
9:56 am - 10:44 pmSBA-GRR
9h 48m2 stops
$440American Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Sat, May 11
11:51 am - 10:25 pmGRR-SBA
13h 34m2 stops
12:32 pm - 10:10 pmSBA-GRR
6h 38m1 stop
$449American Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Sat, May 11
11:51 am - 10:25 pmGRR-SBA
13h 34m2 stops
6:20 am - 6:50 pmSBA-GRR
9h 30m2 stops
$454American Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Sat, May 11
7:39 pm - 11:59 pmGRR-SBA
7h 20m1 stop
7:15 pm - 11:16 amSBA-GRR
13h 01m2 stops
$479American Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Sat, Jun 1
7:00 am - 3:44 pmGRR-SBA
11h 44m2 stops
12:15 pm - 12:08 amSBA-GRR
8h 53m1 stop
$481American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 5
7:39 pm - 12:46 amGRR-SBA
8h 07m2 stops
7:15 pm - 11:16 amSBA-GRR
13h 01m2 stops
$484American Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Sat, Jun 1
7:39 pm - 11:59 pmGRR-SBA
7h 20m1 stop
5:11 am - 2:33 pmSBA-GRR
6h 22m1 stop
$506American Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Sat, Jun 1
3:20 pm - 9:21 pmGRR-SBA
9h 01m1 stop
5:15 am - 10:01 pmSBA-GRR
13h 46m1 stop
$518United Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Sat, May 11
9:00 am - 1:04 pmGRR-SBA
7h 04m1 stop
5:15 am - 2:12 pmSBA-GRR
5h 57m1 stop
$522United Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Tue, May 7

Flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

The average price of all flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Santa Barbara on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara is November, where tickets cost $440 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of tickets is $776 and $682 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

How long does a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara take?

There are no direct flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara. The quickest journey takes 7h 04m.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$435
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
Flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara was $435 for a round-trip ticket.

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

    No

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Grand Rapids and Santa Barbara, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $601 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 $484 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids with another airline. Booking your flights between Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Grand Rapids 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 KAYAK reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11509 reviews
72comfort
71entertainment
74overall
77boarding
81crew
67food
Airline reviews

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

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For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

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

Turbulence was bad and flight attendants gossiped about going to the bar and dating. Could have better awareness.

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.

First of all the check in was terrible . No customer service treated us like we are lucky to fly on American . And kayak never notified us of flight changes , I think we got a text at 3 in the morning before our flight . Charges for seats and luggage ! Really flying is just plain stressful .

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.

Grand Rapids - Santa Barbara Flights

Departure:

Grand Rapids (GRR)United States

Destination:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

Return flight deals:

Santa Barbara - Grand Rapids

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