MIA - SBA

$184 Find Cheap Flights from Miami to Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Miami to Santa Barbara departing on 7/31. 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 Miami to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Miami to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$327
Overall average: $562
Southwest
Wed 7/1Tue 7/7
MIA - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$184
Typical prices: $146-$161
Southwest
Fri 7/31
MIA - SBA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $327 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Miami and Santa Barbara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $392 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 47m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 32% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Miami to Santa Barbara (MIA-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Miami 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 Miami to Santa Barbara

Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 10:25 pm
MIA
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SBA
8h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 5:15 pm
SBA
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MIA
8h 00m
1 stop
$327Southwest
Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 11:20 pm
MIA
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SBA
9h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 5:15 pm
SBA
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MIA
8h 00m
1 stop
$332Southwest
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Aug 12
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 11:20 pm
MIA
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SBA
10h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 8:15 pm
SBA
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MIA
11h 30m
2 stops
$337Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 am
MIA
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SBA
7h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:45 pm - 5:45 am
SBA
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MIA
10h 00m
1 stop
$342Delta
Wed, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 29
Delta Logo
1:38 pm - 10:12 pm
MIA
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SBA
11h 34m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 5:42 am
SBA
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MIA
9h 52m
1 stop
$347Delta
Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 7
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 5:25 pm
MIA
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SBA
15h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 5:15 pm
SBA
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MIA
8h 00m
1 stop
$353Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Fri, May 15
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 am
MIA
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SBA
7h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:45 pm - 5:45 am
SBA
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MIA
10h 00m
1 stop
$357Delta
Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 7
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 5:25 pm
MIA
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SBA
15h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 9:50 pm
SBA
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MIA
13h 45m
2 stops
$358Southwest
Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 3
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
MIA
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SBA
9h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 6:10 pm
SBA
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MIA
9h 05m
1 stop
$362Southwest
Sun, May 10 - Tue, May 12
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 am
MIA
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SBA
7h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:45 pm - 5:45 am
SBA
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MIA
10h 00m
1 stop
$373Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Miami to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Miami 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 Miami to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Miami 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 Miami to Santa Barbara is July, where tickets cost $306 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $781 and $562 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$184
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 74% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Miami to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Miami 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
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FAQs for booking flights from Miami to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Miami to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Miami to Santa Barbara was $184 for a one-way ticket and $327 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Miami to Santa Barbara?

    When flying out of Miami you will be using Miami. You will be landing at Santa Barbara, also known as Santa Barbara.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Miami to Santa Barbara?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Miami to Santa Barbara, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Miami to Santa Barbara are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $341 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $486 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

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

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Miami to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Miami 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 Miami 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9680 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
SFO - LAX
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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.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

Bag drop was very disorganized in Miami. All main cabin passengers were shunted to just a few lanes and they had an equal number of lanes for first class passengers but there was nobody on those lines. They did nothing to bring the main cab and passengers over to the open lines and they just had employees standing there and doing nothing

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

The flight attendant in business class was excellent! Professional, friendly and attentive.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

The flight attendants and the service is getting worse by the day.

Everything was good. Flight was very full so crew was busy. After we boarded and plane pulled away from the gate, we were delayed about 40 minutes- sitting on the runway - due to weather en route or at the destination. While weather is not the fault of the airline- it’s terrible to sit on a plane and not moving.

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