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$49 Find Cheap Flights from California to Santa Barbara

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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Santa Barbara

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5
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10:35 pm - 11:45 pm
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1h 10mnonstop
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2:53 pm - 3:57 pm
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1h 04mnonstop
$97Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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10:05 pm - 11:15 pm
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1h 10mnonstop
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2:53 pm - 3:57 pm
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1h 04mnonstop
$110Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5
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1:06 pm - 2:16 pm
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1h 10mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 3:57 pm
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1h 04mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 10:50 pm
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4h 20m
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Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 9:30 pm
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7h 20m
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$122Southwest
Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 12:10 am
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3h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 7:55 pm
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5h 45m
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$127Southwest
Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 10:25 am
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3h 55m
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Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 9:30 pm
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7h 20m
2 stops
$132Southwest
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
American Airlines Logo
10:07 am - 4:11 pm
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6h 04m
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American Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 9:52 pm
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LAS
5h 41m
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$195American Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
United Airlines Logo
11:37 pm - 12:36 am
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0h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:33 am
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1h 03mnonstop
$199United Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
United Airlines Logo
11:37 pm - 12:36 am
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0h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:33 am
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1h 03mnonstop
$209United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 am
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5h 59m
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Delta Logo
4:53 pm - 11:28 pm
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6h 35m
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$211Delta
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Santa Barbara

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12018 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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You sent me an email saying boarding was at 9:29 and AA sent one that was 8:29 on Sunday morning. I had to call AA to get that it was indeed 8:29.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
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You sent me an email saying boarding was at 9:29 and AA sent one that was 8:29 on Sunday morning. I had to call AA to get that it was indeed 8:29.

Good as usual. Just wished my seat was assigned at online check in. Thanks anyways

I bought tickets MONTHS ago for a flight that left SAN at 14:30. That is what it says on our tickets. I was never notified of any time changes. During online check-in. I discovered the flight time had been changed to 15:45. This was unacceptable and had I been notified, I would have changed flights, or airlines. That departure time was unworkable with our plans. We called Alaska and asked for an explanation. They said flight time was changed 11/08/25. No proof of notification could be offered. We asked to be moved to an earlier flight. After much pleading, the rep said she would allow a “one time exception..” While I appreciate being moved, this was YOUR fault Alaska Airlines.

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

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.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

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