ATL - SBA

$180 Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Atlanta to Santa Barbara departing on 5/6. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$359
Typical prices: $455-$574
Southwest
Wed 4/15Wed 4/29
ATL - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$180
Typical prices: $426-$619
American Airlines
Wed 5/6
ATL - SBA • 1 stop
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $359 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Top layover airports
Seattle (SEA)
Cheapest • Avg $322 (round-trip)
Denver (DEN)
Shortest trip • 7h 07m (one-way)
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 33% price drop
May
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Santa Barbara (ATL-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Atlanta 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to Santa Barbara

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
5:40 pm - 10:50 pm
ATL
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SBA
8h 10m
1 stop
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6:40 am - 6:55 pm
SBA
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ATL
9h 15m
1 stop
$359Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
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6:05 pm - 9:50 pm
ATL
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SBA
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:40 pm
SBA
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ATL
10h 10m
2 stops
$364Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 1:35 pm
ATL
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SBA
9h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:40 pm
SBA
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ATL
10h 10m
2 stops
$369Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 9:05 pm
ATL
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SBA
8h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 6:55 pm
SBA
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ATL
9h 15m
1 stop
$374Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
Southwest Logo
11:15 am - 5:35 pm
ATL
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SBA
9h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:55 pm
SBA
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ATL
10h 25m
2 stops
$379Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, May 2
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 9:05 pm
ATL
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SBA
8h 30m
2 stops
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5:30 am - 2:45 pm
SBA
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ATL
6h 15m
1 stop
$384Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, May 2
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 5:35 pm
ATL
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SBA
9h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 4:40 pm
SBA
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ATL
8h 10m
2 stops
$389Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 10:30 pm
ATL
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SBA
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 3:40 pm
SBA
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ATL
6h 00m
1 stop
$408Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 10:30 pm
ATL
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SBA
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:40 pm
SBA
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ATL
10h 10m
2 stops
$413Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 11:25 pm
ATL
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SBA
9h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 5:35 pm
SBA
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ATL
9h 05m
2 stops
$418Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to Santa Barbara flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Santa Barbara?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Atlanta to Santa Barbara departing in April.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta 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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Atlanta, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Santa Barbara is February, where tickets cost $372 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $710 and $689 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Atlanta to Santa Barbara?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $506 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$180
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Atlanta to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Atlanta to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta 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
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FAQs for booking flights from Atlanta to Santa Barbara

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Santa Barbara was $180 for a one-way ticket and $359 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Atlanta to Santa Barbara.

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

    When flying out of Atlanta you will be using Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. You will be landing at Santa Barbara, also known as Santa Barbara.

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

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Atlanta to Santa Barbara flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Atlanta to Santa Barbara, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Atlanta to Santa Barbara are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $416 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $618 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Atlanta to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4311 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Mar 2026
PHX - LAX
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Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

I was happy that I was able to get a last minute flight but unfortunately my seat was a middle seat. Even with Delta Comfort I wasn't comfortable

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

The landing was the worst I’ve experienced with a flight.

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Arrived 40 min early which was great - sat in runway for 35 min so no gain. Then waited for luggage 45 min. They need to staff accordingly knowing its one of the busiest week in Phx

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

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