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Cheap Flight Deals from California to Santa Barbara

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from California 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Santa Barbara

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from California to Santa Barbara.
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United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 1:37 pmLAX-SBA
0h 57mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:08 amSBA-LAX
1h 08mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Sun, May 25
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:35 amSFO-SBA
5h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 9:10 amSBA-SFO
3h 55m1 stop
$187Southwest
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
United Airlines Logo
11:02 pm - 11:59 pmLAX-SBA
0h 57mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:53 amSBA-LAX
0h 53mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Sat, May 17 - Mon, May 19
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 2:20 pmOAK-SBA
1h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 7:35 pmSBA-OAK
1h 15mnonstop
$189Southwest
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 4
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:34 pmLAS-SBA
6h 14m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 9:31 pmSBA-LAS
5h 06m1 stop
$209American Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 3:37 pmLAS-SBA
5h 42m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:19 pm - 7:17 pmSBA-LAS
5h 58m1 stop
$249American Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Sun, Jun 1
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:12 pmRNO-SBA
6h 12m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 11:32 pmSBA-RNO
6h 32m1 stop
$255Delta
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Sat, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 15
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 4:07 pmRNO-SBA
6h 07m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 11:27 pmSBA-RNO
6h 37m1 stop
$293Delta
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Thu, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 10:33 amLAX-SBA
13h 23m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 8:35 amSBA-LAX
14h 08m1 stop
$322Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Tue, Jun 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 5:37 pmOAK-SBA
21h 43m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 7:14 pmSBA-OAK
25h 00m1 stop
$322Alaska Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Santa Barbara?

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  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Santa Barbara?

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  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California 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 California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top airlines flying from California to Santa Barbara

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from California 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.1Food
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

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