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Find cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati from $290

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati departing on 4/16. 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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati, 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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati 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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6:17 pm - 5:49 pmSBA-CVG
20h 32m1 stop
6:49 pm - 5:22 pmCVG-SBA
25h 33m1 stop
$412Alaska Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11
6:17 pm - 5:49 pmSBA-CVG
20h 32m1 stop
6:49 pm - 5:22 pmCVG-SBA
25h 33m1 stop
$427Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 29
5:15 am - 11:46 pmSBA-CVG
15h 31m2 stops
9:00 am - 1:04 pmCVG-SBA
7h 04m1 stop
$536United Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11
5:15 am - 11:46 pmSBA-CVG
15h 31m2 stops
7:15 am - 9:21 pmCVG-SBA
17h 06m2 stops
$550United Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11
1:00 pm - 10:45 pmSBA-CVG
6h 45m1 stop
4:51 pm - 9:21 pmCVG-SBA
7h 30m1 stop
$552United Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Wed, May 15
1:42 pm - 5:49 pmSBA-CVG
25h 07m2 stops
6:49 pm - 5:22 pmCVG-SBA
25h 33m1 stop
$553Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 29
5:15 am - 11:46 pmSBA-CVG
15h 31m2 stops
4:51 pm - 9:21 pmCVG-SBA
7h 30m1 stop
$570United Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Wed, May 15
7:15 pm - 10:19 amSBA-CVG
12h 04m2 stops
1:07 pm - 10:25 pmCVG-SBA
12h 18m2 stops
$627American Airlines
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Thu, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 29
12:29 pm - 11:58 pmSBA-CVG
8h 29m1 stop
5:30 am - 11:49 amCVG-SBA
9h 19m1 stop
$644American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 13
12:29 pm - 11:58 pmSBA-CVG
8h 29m1 stop
6:20 am - 3:33 pmCVG-SBA
12h 13m2 stops
$647American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 13

Flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati, 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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati is July, where tickets cost $264 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $448 and $415 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati, 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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $290. KAYAK users also found Santa Barbara to Cincinnati round-trip flights on Alaska Airlines from $412 and on United Airlines from $536.

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

There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Cincinnati from Santa Barbara is 6h 45m.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$290
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 53% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati was $290 for a one-way ticket and $412 for a round-trip.

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

    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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati?

    Santa Barbara and Cincinnati are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Santa Barbara from Santa Barbara and will be arriving at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $493 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 $497 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cincinnati from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati?

    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 Cincinnati with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and CVG 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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati?

    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 Cincinnati from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati? 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 11481 reviews
72comfort
81crew
74overall
67food
71entertainment
77boarding
Airline reviews

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

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the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

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

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.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

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.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

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😊

We waited too long to get water while the plane was on the Tarmac awaiting de-icing.

I liked that we arrived earlier, you could improve your snacks give away

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

Poor on time performance. Flight was delayed due to a lightbulb. No updates from the pilot. Plane was dirty and hot, AC didn't work well.

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

The usual wait at Columbus once you land to get to an open gate (20 minutes) and then the usual 30 minutes for your luggage to appear.

Nothing, flight was supposed to leave at 758 am. My flight didn’t leave until 430 pm. Spent the whole day at the airport.

Flight was delayed, I tried to leave 2days earlier was told to report to airport for standby only to be turned away after paying for an Uber both way from Little Elm TX.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/16Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 02mSBA-CVG
$290
4/16Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
14h 25mSBA-CVG
$294
4/16Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 29mSBA-CVG
$358
4/16Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 34mSBA-CVG
$793

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Santa Barbara - Cincinnati Flights

Departure:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

Destination:

Cincinnati (CVG)United States

Return flight deals:

Cincinnati - Santa Barbara

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