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$160 Find cheap flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Santa Barbara departing on 7/3. 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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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (MSP-SBA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis 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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2:40 pm - 8:41 pmMSP-SBA
8h 01m1 stop
6:25 am - 2:24 pmSBA-MSP
5h 59m1 stop
$320American Airlines
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Sun, May 26 - Wed, Jun 5
2:40 pm - 8:41 pmMSP-SBA
8h 01m1 stop
6:39 pm - 9:44 amSBA-MSP
13h 05m2 stops
$325American Airlines
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Sun, May 26 - Wed, Jun 5
2:40 pm - 9:56 pmMSP-SBA
9h 16m2 stops
6:39 pm - 9:44 amSBA-MSP
13h 05m2 stops
$330American Airlines
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Sun, May 26 - Wed, Jun 5
7:05 am - 12:10 pmMSP-SBA
7h 05m1 stop
1:12 pm - 11:39 pmSBA-MSP
8h 27m1 stop
$353United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Fri, Jul 12
2:40 pm - 8:41 pmMSP-SBA
8h 01m1 stop
5:11 am - 1:44 pmSBA-MSP
6h 33m1 stop
$356American Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Wed, May 29
7:59 pm - 10:24 amMSP-SBA
16h 25m1 stop
6:01 pm - 1:30 pmSBA-MSP
17h 29m1 stop
$387Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 7
12:45 pm - 9:17 pmMSP-SBA
10h 32m1 stop
6:00 am - 6:03 pmSBA-MSP
10h 03m2 stops
$388Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Fri, Jul 12
3:54 pm - 11:46 pmMSP-SBA
9h 52m2 stops
6:00 am - 6:03 pmSBA-MSP
10h 03m2 stops
$393Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Fri, Jul 12
5:01 pm - 9:18 pmMSP-SBA
6h 17m1 stop
1:47 pm - 12:14 amSBA-MSP
8h 27m1 stop
$433United Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Mon, Jun 3
5:33 pm - 5:03 pmMSP-SBA
25h 30m2 stops
6:01 pm - 4:51 pmSBA-MSP
20h 50m2 stops
$637Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Sun, Jun 9

Flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

The average price of all flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Minneapolis to Santa Barbara, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Santa Barbara back to Minneapolis, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Santa Barbara is October, where tickets cost $442 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of tickets is $646 and $641 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Santa Barbara from Minneapolis were found on United Airlines ($160) and American Airlines ($164), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($320) and United Airlines ($353).

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$160
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara was $160 for a one-way ticket and $320 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $611 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $514 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

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Top 3 airlines serving from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10778 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

6.0 GoodShannon, Apr 2024MSP - GEG
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Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

MSP to Atlanta was much better than Atlanta to St. Kitts. Paid $180 each for myself and wife for Delta comfort from Atlanta to St. Kitts. Seats were more narrow and obviously old and worn out. Tailbone is killing me. Seat would not recline. Seats behind reclined and we were not an exit row or in front of an exit row. Entertainment did not work in that the movie jumped forward and back and there was no audio. The plug in the arm rest was loose. Flight attendant tried “resetting” the video for my seat but no good. She never checked back. Someone else near me had the same issue. Touch screen was unresponsive. No where near as comfortable as MSP to Atlanta flight. 3 plus hrs. flight time without the basic amenities and not even remotely close to comfortable but paid for Comfort plus. I will be very disappointed if I have the same on my return “Comfort Plus” flight St. Kitts to Atlanta. At the very least my wife and I should be refunded for round trip “Comfort Plus” charges. Please feel free to contact me directly for more details.

The seats are too hard for long flights but otherwise- the process was smooth, the staff attentive, and there was to keep you occupied during the journey if needed.

Flight was on time and in fact arrived early. Seating was as comfortable as you can get in coach. Adequate leg room. Good entertainment system and offerings. Food was good. Flight staff was very good and accommodating.

Could not hear any of the announcements. The speakers seemed out of service. I wish the entertainment system would allow me to watch on my own iPad than the airplane ‘s old display.

One of the best crews and best flights I’ve ever had! Really great experience

Friendly boarding crew. Better could have been a bit more substantial food for this 3 plus hour flight.

Just a perfect flight. Fast, everyone was nice, and the flight attendants were very attentive.

Pros: "Delta is great and made everything easy and comfortable. Loved having the middle seat open. Flight attendants did a wonderful job! This is a great nonstop flight!"
Cons: "Do not like the high baggage fees!"
Cons: "Air flow from air above seats was blowing out hot air. My seat kept reclining so I got yelled at and I didn’t do it on purpose. Long wait on ground before takeoff."

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/3Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 05mMSP-SBA
$160
7/2Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 01mMSP-SBA
$164
7/3Wed
2 stopsDelta
9h 52mMSP-SBA
$170
6/29Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 35mMSP-SBA
$193
9/19Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 50mMSP-SBA
$225
6/29Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 05mMSP-SBA
$253
9/19Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 03mMSP-SBA
$257
9/19Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 59mMSP-SBA
$314
7/3Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 25mMSP-SBA
$593
7/2Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 24mMSP-SBA
$813

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Minneapolis - Santa Barbara Flights

Departure:

Minneapolis (undefined)United States

Destination:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

Return flight deals:

Santa Barbara - Minneapolis

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