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Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara from $160

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara departing on 6/4. 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 Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (PHL-SBA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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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5:00 am - 11:51 amPHL-SBA
9h 51m1 stop
9:56 am - 10:58 pmSBA-PHL
10h 02m1 stop
$320American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
3:39 pm - 9:56 pmPHL-SBA
9h 17m2 stops
7:15 pm - 5:04 amSBA-PHL
6h 49m1 stop
$323American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
11:58 am - 6:21 pmPHL-SBA
9h 23m2 stops
12:15 pm - 10:52 pmSBA-PHL
7h 37m1 stop
$325American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 7
6:01 am - 12:14 pmPHL-SBA
9h 13m2 stops
12:15 pm - 12:52 amSBA-PHL
9h 37m2 stops
$330American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 7
7:00 am - 12:18 pmPHL-SBA
8h 18m1 stop
7:35 am - 8:48 pmSBA-PHL
10h 13m1 stop
$353Delta
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
6:38 pm - 11:59 pmPHL-SBA
8h 21m1 stop
1:10 pm - 11:15 pmSBA-PHL
7h 05m1 stop
$360United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 12 - Tue, Oct 1
6:26 pm - 11:47 pmPHL-SBA
8h 21m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:38 pmSBA-PHL
8h 38m1 stop
$383Delta
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Thu, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 6
12:55 pm - 11:59 pmPHL-SBA
14h 04m3 stops
2:00 pm - 5:32 amSBA-PHL
12h 32m2 stops
$435United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 1
7:20 am - 12:20 pmPHL-SBA
8h 00m1 stop
7:35 am - 11:09 pmSBA-PHL
12h 34m2 stops
$457Delta
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Sun, Jun 9 - Fri, Jun 14
2:35 pm - 11:59 pmPHL-SBA
12h 24m2 stops
2:15 pm - 5:32 amSBA-PHL
12h 17m2 stops
$463United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1

Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Santa Barbara back to Philadelphia, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Santa Barbara is January, where tickets cost $453 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $777 and $655 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Santa Barbara from Philadelphia were found on American Airlines ($160) and Delta ($223), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($320) and Delta ($353).

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$160
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara was $160 for a one-way ticket and $320 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara are American Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $533 and an overall rating of 7.3, American Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $576 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11134 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
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Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

8.0 ExcellentKeith, May 2024DEN - FAT
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Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

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

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

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

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.

Flight from PHL to PHX arrived 50 minutes early and a gate was available. First class flight attendant Stephanie was very friendly and polite. Sanitizing wipes should be provided with meals in addition to refresher towels.

flight delayed so missed connection and this had to rebook for next day

Flight departed PHL one hour late due to late arrival of aircraft. On board services were okay. First class menu does not offer any new items; same desserts (cheese & crackers or Mango sorbet). At least there were no credit card promotions during the flight.

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

Terrible Ticketing and Check in process. I learned that AA unilaterally cancelled my premium seating from PHL to CLT and from CLT to JAN. They did, however, refund my money, but my seating was subsequently severely downgraded. They didn’t have a seat for my unless I paid for it! Not cool! Consequently, Check-in took 45 min. AA is usually great, but this was my worst experience with AA ever. Appalling they they arbitrarily cancel my seats threatening loss of flight if I didn’t pay for a seat!!!! -John

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 12mPHL-SBA
$160
6/4Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 57mPHL-SBA
$197
8/1Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 21mPHL-SBA
$223
8/1Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 47mPHL-SBA
$358
6/4Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
33h 14mPHL-SBA
$372
8/1Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
30h 38mPHL-SBA
$545

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Philadelphia - Santa Barbara Flights

Departure:

Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Destination:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

Return flight deals:

Santa Barbara - Philadelphia

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