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Cheapest round-trip
$348
Typical prices: $438-$528
American Airlines
Sat 10/10Tue 10/13
MKE - SBA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$249
Southwest
Sun 10/4
MKE - SBA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $348 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $449 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara (MKE-SBA)

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

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
American Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 6:15 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:35 pm - 9:52 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$348American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:31 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 9:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$351United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
Southwest Logo
2:00 pm - 5:45 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:55 am - 9:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
8h 30m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$356Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 6:58 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:10 am - 8:03 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
11h 53m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$361American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:31 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:34 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
$367United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 10:35 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:55 am - 2:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$369Southwest
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 12:03 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 58m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
12:53 pm - 9:24 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 31m1 stop Salt Lake City
$369Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
11:18 am - 7:54 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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5:00 am - 1:34 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
$372United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
American Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 6:15 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 9:52 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$374American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 11:47 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:09 am - 4:19 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
28h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$410Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Milwaukee to Santa Barbara flights

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Santa Barbara is January, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $620 and $577 respectively.

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September

Cheapest flight

$249
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara was $249 for a one-way ticket and $348 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    On your way to Santa Barbara, you’ll fly out from Milwaukee-Mitchell. You’ll be landing at Santa Barbara.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Milwaukee and Santa Barbara.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $496 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $496 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee with another airline. Booking your flights between Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Santa Barbara

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4216 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Flight time kept changing and so did the gate. It was very frustrating

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Flight time kept changing and so did the gate. It was very frustrating

No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

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.

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

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.

We were headed for Florida and anxious to get there. Everything was absolutely the best. This is our first time with Southwest and it’s now our go to airline. Best ever.

Old 757 with poor entertainment system. United no longer partners with United for free text and email. O'Hara an absolute disaster! Limited gates clauses two hour delay. Unfortunately this appears to be the norm.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

The flight was delayed by two de-icings. The seatbelt did not work correctly. It did not stay tight.

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

The seats on the aircraft are like sitting in a rock. During the boarding process they recognize Active Duty Military, why don’t they recognize Retired Military. I’ve always preferred Delta, this flight confirmed why I still prefer Delta.

It was literally one of the worst travel experiences ever. My flight got delayed by over an hour and there was no communication of this from the gate staff. I realized it by checking the screen periodically. Once on board the flight attendants continued to serve alcohol to a man who was clearly already drunk and that was making a bunch of commotion. Never again will I fly United!

All good except paid for wifi that did not work

Serving a coffr Or a Drink would have been nice.

No food. I paid over $1.000 for my ticket for nuts and espresso beans.

My flight in Dallas had maintenance issues. Which caused us to missed our connecting flight in LA. We had to stay overnight in Los Angeles. American Airlines booked us a hotel. The hotel was the Holiday Inn. It was horrible. The whole hotel smelled like weed and there were people rambling all night long up and down the hallways. The carpets in the hallway and the room has stains. There was dirt on the floor. It was so nasty that I slept in my clothes.

Great. Clean. Seats comfortable. Food was free. Had new release movies.

The airplane I love and I love I came back safe thank you American airlines

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

I bought wifi and most of the flight could not even use it my apps would just spin. I couldn't even listen to music. super frustrating.

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

There were several different delays but we ended up being delayed a total of 40 mins or so. It was annoying we had a gate change which made it take longer to leave DFW, and we had to check our carry on. Ugh

We were told we had no flights before our flight was continually delayed then cancelled.

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

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