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Cheapest round-trip
$536
Typical prices: $603-$750
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/9Fri 10/12
HNL - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$195
Typical prices: $308-$379
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/10
HNL - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Honolulu and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 11% price drop
August
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $391 (round-trip)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Shortest trip • 8h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara (HNL-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Honolulu to Santa Barbara

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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9:53 pm - 1:45 pmHNL  Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 52m1 stop San Diego
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2:22 pm - 9:22 amSBA  Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu
22h 00m2 stops San Diego Kahului
$536Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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8:00 am - 1:45 pmHNL  Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara
26h 45m2 stops Kona Intl San Diego
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2:22 pm - 9:58 amSBA  Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu
22h 36m2 stops San Diego Kahului
$558Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6
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9:20 pm - 6:02 pmHNL  Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara
17h 42m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:08 am - 5:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu
14h 42m2 stops San Diego Kona Intl
$563Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 8
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11:30 pm - 11:56 amHNL  Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 26m1 stop San Francisco
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6:15 am - 1:04 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu
8h 49m1 stop Los Angeles
$578United Airlines
Thu, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 7
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11:30 pm - 11:56 amHNL  Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 26m1 stop San Francisco
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6:00 am - 1:21 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu
9h 21m1 stop San Francisco
$578United Airlines
Thu, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 7
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10:15 pm - 1:00 pmHNL  Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
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1:35 pm - 9:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu
9h 45m1 stop San Diego
$584Southwest
Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 8
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11:15 pm - 1:00 pmHNL  Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 45m1 stop San Diego
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10:20 am - 9:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu
13h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
$584Southwest
Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 8
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10:15 pm - 1:00 pmHNL  Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
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10:20 am - 9:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu
13h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
$589Southwest
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6
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6:45 pm - 11:47 pmHNL  Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara
26h 02m2 stops Kona Intl San Diego
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6:08 am - 5:06 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu
13h 58m2 stops San Diego Kona Intl
$592Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 7
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10:45 pm - 4:17 pmHNL  Honolulu-SBA Santa Barbara
15h 32m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City
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5:55 am - 8:24 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HNL Honolulu
16h 29m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$622Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Honolulu to Santa Barbara flights

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

United Airlines ($578) and Southwest ($584) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Honolulu to Santa Barbara according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Key details for Honolulu to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$195
Flight from Honolulu to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Honolulu to Santa Barbara

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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Your Honolulu to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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:

    • San Francisco (SFO) - 61% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 6% of one-stop connections

    San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Honolulu to Santa Barbara route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $644 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $796, a difference of $152. 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 0h 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 $536 to $733. That means the highest observed fare was about 36% 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 $230, which is 31% 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 Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 08m, compared with 8h 15m via San Francisco (SFO) and 9h 56m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • 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 $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · 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 $603 to $750, with an average of $677 over the past 12 months. Anything below $603 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Honolulu to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $644 - about $152 less than Tuesday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Honolulu to Santa Barbara trip for November. Fares historically average $603 round-trip in that month - typically $270 less than the most expensive month, which is September (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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