ATL - SBA

$129 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 2/24. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Overall average: $446
American Airlines
Tue 2/24Sat 2/28
ATL - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$129
Typical prices: $287-$346
Alaska Airlines
Tue 2/24
ATL - SBA • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $257 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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May
Cheapest • 28% price drop
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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

Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
5:31 am - 11:48 am
ATL
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SBA
9h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 12:27 am
SBA
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ATL
8h 49m
1 stop
$257American Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 6:25 pm
ATL
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SBA
10h 35m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 10:03 pm
SBA
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ATL
6h 25m
1 stop
$262American Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 6:25 pm
ATL
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SBA
10h 24m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 9:20 am
SBA
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ATL
13h 40m
2 stops
$267American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:39 pm
ATL
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SBA
9h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:55 pm
SBA
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ATL
8h 40m
2 stops
$268United Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Southwest Logo
5:40 pm - 10:50 pm
ATL
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SBA
8h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 3:25 pm
SBA
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ATL
6h 05m
1 stop
$293Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 6
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 10:45 pm
ATL
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SBA
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 6:15 am
SBA
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ATL
10h 45m
1 stop
$298Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 6
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 1:20 pm
ATL
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SBA
10h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 5:45 pm
SBA
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ATL
9h 25m
2 stops
$303Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 12:01 pm
ATL
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SBA
8h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 5:26 am
SBA
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ATL
10h 15m
1 stop
$320United Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 10:30 pm
ATL
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SBA
6h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 3:25 pm
SBA
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ATL
6h 05m
1 stop
$343Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 6
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 1:20 pm
ATL
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SBA
10h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 6:15 am
SBA
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ATL
10h 45m
1 stop
$344Southwest
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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.

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 Wednesday, 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 May, where tickets cost $416 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $846 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 $485 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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.
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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 $129 for a one-way ticket and $257 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 $407 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 $625 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4269 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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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.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

I upgraded to first. Quick and easy boarding. Comfortable seat with power and a nice IPA.

Staff was great! Kind and cordial! Middle seat row 28 seat B has a hump in it. Trays were getting stuck when putting down and up. Good flight

It was good because we traveled without luggage, carry on only.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

Comfort Plus seat 11E seemed smaller than prior flights. The movie selection is good. Watched most of the most recent Tron movie. I'll watch the remaining part later as my movie is saved in the Delta Seatback Experience.

Late delayed flight delays boarding and delays leaving and delays on arrival too. Cramped plane no room no food.

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

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.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

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