Which airports can I use when flying from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?

Flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara pass through?

One-stop flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara most commonly connect through: • Los Angeles (LAX) - 46% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) - 38% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections • San Diego (SAN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $652 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $753, a difference of $101. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?

A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Santa Barbara takes 00m, covering 2,476 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Honolulu to Santa Barbara changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $485 to $743. That means the highest observed fare was about 53% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Honolulu to Santa Barbara looking right now?

One-way fares from Honolulu to Santa Barbara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $228, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 59m, compared with 8h 08m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 8h 45m via San Diego (SAN).

What is the time difference between Honolulu and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)?

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Hertz • Dollar • Alamo • Thrifty

How much should I expect to pay for a Honolulu to Santa Barbara flight?

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara range from $620 to $716, with an average of $665 over the past 12 months. Anything below $620 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara typically range from $620 to $716. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $485, on Southwest.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?

Southwest ($485) and United Airlines ($491) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Honolulu to Santa Barbara according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most popular layover for the Honolulu to Santa Barbara route. 46% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LAX.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?

Flights via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $391. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Honolulu to Santa Barbara which airport offers the shortest layover?

San Francisco (SFO) had the shortest average connection time for Honolulu to Santa Barbara layovers at 4h 47m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$485

Typical prices: $620-$716

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$173

Typical prices: $301-$402

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Fri 12/14

HNL - SBA • 1 stop

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May

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Cheapest • Avg $391 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 59m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Honolulu to Santa Barbara

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

10:40 pm - 9:05 amHNL Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 25m1 stop Sacramento Intl

11:05 am - 9:20 pmSBA Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu

12h 15m1 stop San Diego

$485Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

9:50 am - 10:03 pmHNL Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 13m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

6:00 am - 12:48 pmSBA Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu

8h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

$491United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

10:50 pm - 1:15 pmHNL Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 25m2 stops San Jose San Diego

5:20 am - 2:00 pmSBA Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu

10h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego

$496Southwest

Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 3

7:45 am - 5:39 pmHNL Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara

7h 54m1 stop Los Angeles

6:20 am - 1:06 pmSBA Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu

8h 46m1 stop Los Angeles

$530United Airlines

Wed, Dec 23 - Sat, Jan 2

1:55 pm - 12:15 amHNL Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:45 am - 9:05 pmSBA Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu

12h 20m1 stop Sacramento Intl

$530Southwest

Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 2

11:15 pm - 1:40 pmHNL Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 25m1 stop San Diego

10:45 am - 9:05 pmSBA Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu

12h 20m1 stop Sacramento Intl

$530Southwest

Wed, Dec 23 - Sun, Jan 3

11:59 pm - 12:02 pmHNL Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 03m1 stop San Francisco

1:58 pm - 8:52 pmSBA Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu

8h 54m1 stop San Francisco

$530United Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 2

10:05 pm - 11:25 amHNL Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara

11h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:45 am - 9:05 pmSBA Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu

12h 20m1 stop Sacramento Intl

$536Southwest

Wed, Dec 23 - Sat, Jan 2

10:50 pm - 1:40 pmHNL Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 50m2 stops San Jose San Diego

10:45 am - 9:05 pmSBA Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu

12h 20m1 stop Sacramento Intl

$536Southwest

Wed, Dec 23 - Sat, Jan 2

10:50 pm - 1:40 pmHNL Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 50m2 stops San Jose San Diego

5:20 am - 9:05 pmSBA Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu

17h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Sacramento Intl

$546Southwest

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How much is a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Santa Barbara? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Honolulu to Santa Barbara departing in november.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?
A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Santa Barbara takes 00m, covering 2,476 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Honolulu to Santa Barbara flight?
Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara range from $620 to $716, with an average of $665 over the past 12 months. Anything below $620 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Honolulu to Santa Barbara changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $485 to $743. That means the highest observed fare was about 53% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Honolulu to Santa Barbara looking right now?
One-way fares from Honolulu to Santa Barbara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $228, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)?
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
Which airports can I use when flying from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?
Flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara pass through?
One-stop flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 46% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 8% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $652 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $753, a difference of $101.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Honolulu to Santa Barbara?
Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 59m, compared with 8h 08m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 8h 45m via San Diego (SAN).
What is the time difference between Honolulu and Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $652, about $101 less than Sunday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Honolulu to Santa Barbara trip for May. Fares historically average $652 round-trip in that month - typically $101 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Barbara Airport.

• The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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