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$60 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, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
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10:30 pm - 11:50 pm
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1h 20mnonstop
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3:26 pm - 4:30 pm
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1h 04mnonstop
$130Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
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1:30 pm - 2:47 pm
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1h 17mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:05 am
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1h 05mnonstop
$141Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 5:05 pm
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0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 11:45 am
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0h 50mnonstop
$143Southwest
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:49 pm - 2:02 pm
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1h 13mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:04 am
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1h 04mnonstop
$152Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 5:05 pm
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0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 9:30 pm
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3h 45m
1 stop
$153Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 7:42 pm
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2h 42m
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United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:18 pm
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6h 03m
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$154United Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 1:51 pm
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1h 13mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:04 am
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1h 04mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 5:05 pm
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0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 7:50 pm
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6h 05m
2 stops
$158Southwest
Thu, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 5
United Airlines Logo
10:44 pm - 11:44 pm
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1h 00mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:03 am
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1h 03mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 24
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:57 am
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5h 57m
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Delta Logo
4:52 pm - 11:45 pm
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6h 53m
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$263Delta
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$60
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12478 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

6.0 GoodVI, Jun 2026
SFO - SAN
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

Wish there were more complimentary drinks available - only had water and apple juice. Also - no snacks were provided during the flight, but we were offered some items as we exited the plane.

It might not have been their fault, but there was a two hour delay due to weather. Then we boarded and were about to leave when they said there were more problems at the destination, took us back to the gate where we had to fully deplane. But then five minutes later, they said everything was fine and to get back on the plane. This was the part that pissed everybody off.

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

I had to change my flight last minute due to a medical emergency. Their agent was compassionate and extremely helpful. This airlines really cares about making travel, for fun, work, or an emergency a customer-focused experience. Thank you!

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

No issues and clear sailing. What a preferred to have sat in one of empty seats other than my assigned seat that would be my only complaint if it was to complain.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

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