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$160 Find cheap flights from Boston to Santa Barbara

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Cheap flight deals from Boston to Santa Barbara (BOS-SBA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston 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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6:00 am - 11:35 amBOS-SBA
8h 35m1 stop
6:39 pm - 5:52 amSBA-BOS
8h 13m1 stop
$320American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
4:41 pm - 9:56 pmBOS-SBA
8h 15m1 stop
6:25 am - 7:12 pmSBA-BOS
9h 47m2 stops
$323American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
9:30 am - 6:08 pmBOS-SBA
11h 38m2 stops
6:39 pm - 5:52 amSBA-BOS
8h 13m1 stop
$325American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
10:08 am - 6:39 pmBOS-SBA
11h 31m2 stops
6:25 am - 7:12 pmSBA-BOS
9h 47m2 stops
$327American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
7:00 am - 3:27 pmBOS-SBA
11h 27m2 stops
6:39 pm - 8:25 amSBA-BOS
10h 46m2 stops
$330American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
1:55 pm - 8:55 pmBOS-SBA
10h 00m1 stop
7:25 am - 7:38 pmSBA-BOS
9h 13m1 stop
$333Delta
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
5:30 pm - 12:18 pmBOS-SBA
21h 48m2 stops
7:25 am - 6:10 pmSBA-BOS
7h 45m1 stop
$423Delta
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
6:00 am - 12:12 pmBOS-SBA
9h 12m1 stop
2:00 pm - 5:57 amSBA-BOS
12h 57m2 stops
$428United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
8:00 am - 5:31 pmBOS-SBA
12h 31m2 stops
2:15 pm - 6:09 amSBA-BOS
12h 54m2 stops
$433United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
7:00 am - 5:03 pmBOS-SBA
13h 03m2 stops
2:01 pm - 7:20 amSBA-BOS
14h 19m1 stop
$815Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 14

Flights from Boston to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Boston to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Boston to Santa Barbara, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Santa Barbara, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Boston 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 Boston to Santa Barbara is January, where tickets cost $410 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $736 and $685 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston to Santa Barbara?

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 $160. KAYAK users also found Boston to Santa Barbara round-trip flights on American Airlines from $320 and on Delta from $333.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Boston and Santa Barbara?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$160
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Boston to Santa Barbara

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

  • How do I get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to the city center?

    Taxis are available outside the terminal building at SBA and can take you directly to your destination in the city center. In addition, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available at the airport and can take you to the city center. The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) also offers bus service from the airport to the city center. The Route 11 bus runs from the airport to the Downtown Transit Center.

  • Can I cancel my booking for flights from Boston to Santa Barbara with United Airlines?

    If you have booked a refundable ticket with United Airlines, you can cancel your reservation any time before the departure of your flight from Boston to Santa Barbara and get a full refund of the ticket cost. If you have booked a non-refundable ticket, you can cancel your reservation within 24 hours of making the reservation and get a full refund of the ticket cost.

  • What is the luggage allowance on flights from Boston to Santa Barbara with Alaska Airlines?

    Alaska Airlines' standard luggage allowance for domestic flights including flights from Boston to Santa Barbara allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item for free. The carry-on bag must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches. In addition to the carry-on and personal items, passengers can also check up to two bags for a fee. The fees vary depending on the route and the size of the bag.

  • What services does American Airlines offer for economy class passengers on flights from Boston to Santa Barbara?

    American Airlines offers various services for economy class passengers on flights from Boston to Santa Barbara including an in-flight entertainment system (IFE) with access to movies, TV shows, music, and games, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, alcoholic beverages for purchase, and access to Wi-Fi at an additional cost.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Santa Barbara from Boston?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Boston to Santa Barbara.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Boston to Santa Barbara, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Boston to Santa Barbara are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $415 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $436 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from BOS to Santa Barbara

  • United Airlines' crew will offer assistance to passengers with reduced mobility in accessing the restroom, getting meals and drinks, and helping to move around within the aircraft during the flight from Boston (BOS) to Santa Barbara (SBA).
  • Flights from Boston (BOS) to Santa Barbara usually have layovers in different cities depending on the airline you choose. Some of these layovers include Phoenix (PHX), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and Philadelphia (PHL).
  • American Airlines offers flights from Boston (BOS) to Santa Barbara (SBA) and has implemented several fuel-saving measures, such as reducing engine taxi time, optimizing flight paths, and using single-engine taxiing, which help reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The airline has also begun using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on flights.
  • Alaska Airlines offers several services for families traveling with kids on flights from Boston (BOS) to Santa Barbara (SBA). For example, the airline allows families to select preferred seating options that are better suited to their needs, such as seats with extra legroom or seats that are close to the lavatories.
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) has four terminals: A, B, C, and E. Each terminal is connected by airport shuttle buses, and there are also walkways that connect terminals A, B, and E.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Boston to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Boston 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9141 reviews
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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Smooth. Courteous. Fun. One problem: the wheels on my checked roller back were broken when I picked up baggage at destination. Must have happened during flight baggage handling but I don’t know where.

10.0 ExcellentCarla, May 2024BOS - SEA
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Smooth. Courteous. Fun. One problem: the wheels on my checked roller back were broken when I picked up baggage at destination. Must have happened during flight baggage handling but I don’t know where.

Ground crew was great in Austin, flight crew left a lot to be desired. Not particularly friendly, helpful or nice.

Overall good flight, smooth and on time and comfortable. Disappointing that food is not served and you can't purchase the snack packs on the plane.

My baggage was in another flight, anit was delayed for one hour.

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

Like South West(2 check in baggage free) if Alaskan Airlines could give at least one check in baggage free then it would be great.

Up on arrival, due to twisted ankle, I wasn’t able to walk. Requested for a wheelchair. They immediately asked for it. After 10 minutes wait a young man named Carlos picked me up at the gate, got my baggage and took me to the pick up area. It was a great service. Thanks Alaska Air line

Staff great. Tight seating. Pretzels and drink same as any other airline.

We had a very scary attempted landing in Palm Springs and were redirected to Ontario. It was a stressful flight.

Every thing means , crew, service, timing, boarding is very good.

Everything went smoothly. I didn’t like that when I booked in the main cabin my wife and I weren’t seated together. One would think when booking on an option that allows picking your seat. They would put you and your travel partner together. Had to call to get it sorted. They did fix.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Seats in first class on the E175 recline too far back. I was in 2A, and the man in 1A fully reclined almost the entire flight. It took 6-7 inches of space away from me and made it very difficult to work on my laptop.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Mario was great. Made a night flight on a small aircraft pleasant and memorable.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

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)

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

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

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.

delayed delayed delayed. was supposed to have a 2 hour layover and very nearly missed my connection.

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.

Despite a bumpy flight the pilot was great. The rest of the crew on the other hand couldn’t care less if a passenger would colapse and die. Horrible service, robot like, lifeless…

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Boston to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/1Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 05mBOS-SBA
$160
9/28Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 10mBOS-SBA
$163
10/1Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 31mBOS-SBA
$165
9/28Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 37mBOS-SBA
$167
6/1Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 27mBOS-SBA
$180
6/1Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
12h 03mBOS-SBA
$259
6/6Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
37h 03mBOS-SBA
$307
6/1Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
12h 03mBOS-SBA
$319
6/6Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
48h 22mBOS-SBA
$350
7/13Sat
1 stopDelta
9h 02mBOS-SBA
$354

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Boston - Santa Barbara Flights

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