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$79 Find Cheap Flights from California to Santa Barbara

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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Typical prices: $200-$271
Southwest
Tue 4/28Wed 4/29
SAN - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$137
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/28Wed 4/29
SAN - SBA • Non-stop
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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

Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 1:35 pm
SAN
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SBA
6h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 8:55 am
SBA
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SAN
3h 25m
1 stop
$117Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 1:35 pm
SAN
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SBA
6h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 2:20 pm
SBA
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SAN
8h 50m
2 stops
$122Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 1:35 pm
SAN
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SBA
7h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 2:20 pm
SBA
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SAN
8h 50m
2 stops
$128Southwest
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:55 am
SAN
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SBA
5h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 6:44 pm
SBA
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SAN
4h 27m
1 stop
$157United Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, Apr 29
United Airlines Logo
8:39 pm - 12:36 am
SAN
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SBA
3h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:33 pm - 12:29 am
SBA
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SAN
3h 56m
1 stop
$167United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:19 pm - 11:38 pm
OAK
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SBA
4h 19m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 6:39 pm
SBA
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OAK
3h 52m
1 stop
$213Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:19 pm - 2:10 pm
OAK
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SBA
18h 51m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 10:37 pm
SBA
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OAK
7h 50m
1 stop
$223Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:00 pm
RNO
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SBA
6h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:18 pm
SBA
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RNO
6h 33m
1 stop
$249Delta
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
Delta Logo
3:34 pm - 11:58 pm
RNO
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SBA
8h 24m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:18 pm
SBA
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RNO
6h 33m
1 stop
$254Delta
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 1:47 pm
SJC
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SBA
18h 37m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 10:59 pm
SBA
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SJC
8h 21m
1 stop
$271Hawaiian Airlines
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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 11711 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - LAX
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Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

Was notified the departure would be late. Later on it was suddenly on time. Traffic by LAX was horrendous, and I missed the flight.

I wasn’t able to check in prior to arriving at the airport, I was told by the agent I may not get a seat on the plane as others were waiting for seats, I sat there for 2 hours before being assigned a seat, very stressful. The plane was delayed. Overall not a great travel experience for a 44 minute flight.

They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

You need a n/a category. Too short a flight for food. I love flying on Alaska from Santa Rosa Airport!

I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

Online check in didn't work. Somehow ended up with 2 Alaska rewards numbers and 1 for Hawaiian. No one at check in could figure out what to do. No one at check in could help me confirm an upcoming flight on Hawaiian Airlines.

This was likely the smallest, oldest plane I've been on. It didn't handle turbulence well and we were all jostled a lot more than I'm used to. At least it was a short flight.

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.

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.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

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