GRR - SBA

$159 Find Cheap Flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara departing on 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$307
Typical prices: $463-$970
Southwest
Wed 11/18Tue 12/1
GRR - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Typical prices: $283-$411
American Airlines
Thu 8/27
GRR - SBA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $307 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Grand Rapids and Santa Barbara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $365 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 04m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 33% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara (GRR-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Grand Rapids 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
Southwest Logo
4:35 pm - 8:45 pm
GRR
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SBA
7h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 2:35 pm
SBA
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GRR
5h 30m
1 stop
$307Southwest
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
GRR
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SBA
14h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 2:35 pm
SBA
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GRR
5h 30m
1 stop
$318Southwest
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 11:38 am
GRR
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SBA
7h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:13 pm - 10:08 pm
SBA
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GRR
5h 55m
1 stop
$322American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 4:01 pm
GRR
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SBA
12h 54m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:29 pm - 9:56 pm
SBA
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GRR
6h 27m
1 stop
$327American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
7:46 am - 12:33 pm
GRR
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SBA
7h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:13 pm - 10:08 pm
SBA
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GRR
5h 55m
1 stop
$337American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 10:08 pm
GRR
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SBA
13h 13m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 12:22 am
SBA
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GRR
11h 14m
2 stops
$341American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Oct 10
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 9:03 pm
GRR
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SBA
8h 18m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:46 pm - 11:54 pm
SBA
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GRR
7h 08m
1 stop
$344United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Oct 10
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 1:44 pm
GRR
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SBA
11h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:46 pm - 11:54 pm
SBA
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GRR
7h 08m
1 stop
$349United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
7:46 am - 12:33 pm
GRR
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SBA
7h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 12:22 am
SBA
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GRR
11h 14m
2 stops
$351American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 11:35 am
GRR
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SBA
7h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 10:54 pm
SBA
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GRR
7h 29m
1 stop
$358American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara is September, where tickets cost $386 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $987 and $928 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$159
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 72% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara was $159 for a one-way ticket and $307 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $532 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $480 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Grand Rapids to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Grand Rapids 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Grand Rapids 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

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

Crew was great but because of fog they diverted us to Ontario instead of our Santa Barbara destination. Instead of cancelling the flight as soon as we landed in Ontario, they instead held us in Ontario for almost 4 hours before cancelling the flight. I had to rent a car in Ontario to get back to ventura on time to get an elderly relative his medication and take over his caretaking… otherwise if I had taken the buses you offered from Ontario I wouldn’t have even arrived to Santa Barbara till at least midnight (according to southwest airlines employees at Ontario), and then would have had to drive back down to ventura. At least renting the car I could get up to ventura by 10 pm to take care of my loved one.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

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.

We got delayed three hours and nobody thought to have the bathroom fixed while we were sitting waiting to board? took a full hour to have maintenance come and check it off. Had to shut the bathroom down twice so that the pilots could go to the bathroom. Everyone missed their connections.

Not good - outbound flight was delayed and missed my connection even though I got to the gate after running through the airport - the agent would not let me on because the door was closed (flight had not left). There was no notification from United - overall experience was very disappointing. Additionally, I was downgraded from first class to coach on the alternative flight

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

Serving a coffr Or a Drink would have been nice.

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

They should have allowed for extra time to de-ice the plane before boarding passengers. This delayed us about 10-15 mins after we boarded. Overall experience was fine. Crew was friendly and on top of everything. We didn’t have any issues during the flight.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Everything was excellent. I loved my flight Thank you so much 😊

I wish the indicator on the side of each row was easier to decipher regarding which seat was the window, middle and row seat. Otherwise, no complains.

Turbulence was bad and flight attendants gossiped about going to the bar and dating. Could have better awareness.

First of all the check in was terrible . No customer service treated us like we are lucky to fly on American . And kayak never notified us of flight changes , I think we got a text at 3 in the morning before our flight . Charges for seats and luggage ! Really flying is just plain stressful .

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Don’t fly American. Do anything you can to avoid it

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