MSP - SBA

$174 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 7/21. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$323
Typical prices: $431-$707
American Airlines
Sat 8/8Tue 8/11
MSP - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$174
Typical prices: $319-$613
United Airlines
Tue 7/21
MSP - SBA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $323 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Minneapolis and Santa Barbara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $383 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 58m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:30 am
MSP
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SBA
7h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 2:00 pm
SBA
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MSP
5h 27m
1 stop
$323American Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:30 am
MSP
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SBA
7h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 10:52 pm
SBA
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MSP
8h 32m
1 stop
$325American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
6:10 pm - 10:36 pm
MSP
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SBA
6h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:47 pm - 12:49 am
SBA
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MSP
6h 02m
1 stop
$327Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 10:30 pm
MSP
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SBA
5h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 6:35 pm
SBA
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MSP
9h 25m
1 stop
$328Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
5:05 pm - 9:10 pm
MSP
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SBA
6h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 11:55 pm
SBA
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MSP
10h 25m
1 stop
$330Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 10:05 pm
MSP
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SBA
6h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 7:54 pm
SBA
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MSP
11h 59m
2 stops
$332Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:58 am
MSP
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SBA
8h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 11:58 pm
SBA
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MSP
7h 57m
2 stops
$333United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 3:45 pm
MSP
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SBA
7h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 11:55 pm
SBA
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MSP
9h 25m
2 stops
$335Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:31 am
MSP
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SBA
7h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 10:58 pm
SBA
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MSP
8h 25m
1 stop
$341United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 10:25 pm
MSP
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SBA
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 4:20 pm
SBA
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MSP
8h 50m
2 stops
$343Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Santa Barbara departing in August.

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 round-trip 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 $386 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $606 and $580 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$174
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara was $174 for a one-way ticket and $323 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $548 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $489 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 4 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4249 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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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

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Was ok. Had about a 1 hour delay and snack was not good.

Good experience. 100% full plane BWI-MHT got pretty warm during short flight.

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.

There were 30 people allowed to board before A group. Totally shitty. And WiFi didn’t work,

New high end luggage ruined/zippers broken, items missing. All happened on return flight from msp to mso. Do better! Not store bought luggage but high end personalized ogio custom embroidered luggage. Total slap in the face ontop of an extra luggage fee that took me 3 hrs on chat to resolve.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

I was told that they needed to check my bag at the gate and to pick it up at the gate in Richmond. No big deal. I know they can't control the weather, but we flew around RIC for 45 minutes to avoid the storm and were 25 minutes late leaving as well. Once we landed, we were told to go to baggage claim to pick up our luggage. I went to bathroom, paid for parking, and went to the assigned baggage claim location. United flight people came down with us as well. They got their luggage immediately. Next, South West people came down about 10 minutes later. They got their luggage next. We finally got our luggage around 30 minutes in waiting. Was not a wonderful experience. No reflection on Delta, but the ground crew was lousy at best.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

My flight was cencaled due with the bad weather on Sunday the crew was poorly mistaken my luggage supposed depart with my flight instead I didn’t have my luggage for almost 3 days the website is poorly respond to my complain until I have someone to do it my connection smooth their not even respon or email me even the have my luggage

8 hours late and the plane smelled like urine, that smell in the morning when your child wet the bed in the night.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Late- that’s what United does best. Missed my connection, rebooked to a flight 17 hours later and had to spend $500 on a hotel. What did I get? A $15 meal voucher. What can you get in an airport for $15. I hate United so much.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

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

They did get us booked on a later flight, but it made us miss our connecting flight. So, we had to stay and another state overnight with no luggage or clothes. Because they kept our luggage at airport for next flight on the next day.

Serving a coffr Or a Drink would have been nice.

Loading was quick and efficient. The bate and switch with discount tickets were you are forced to pay for bag.

The flight attendant was very polite and attentive. The food was good.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

We hoarded. Then we deplaned. Then we waited for 10 hours in the MSP airport due to a wheel misfunction. We understand safety but communication between crew and airport staff was horrible. When we did finally board, we were rushed on and because we were waiting for a “fresh” pilot and crew, we sat in a roasting plane with no A/C for an hour. My question is why was this flight not cancelled right away when they knew this would be a huge issue OR, why did AA not get a substitute plane, considering this was already a full flight? To me, this appears to be a complete breakdown in leadership and utter systems failure. The compensation for completely disrupting travel plans for hundreds, which we paid dearly for, was measly. While we appreciated the lodging for the night, $12 in meal vouchers isn’t going to sustain anyone for over 12 hours. “We apologize; our hands are tied” is no longer an acceptable explanation. We are so completely turned off by this experience and will definitely seek alternative avenues when we need to fly.

American Airlines was great and worked very hard to change my ticket so I could get an earlier, direct flight back to Dallas. However, I was informed that Kayak made mistakes with my itinerary and classified my ticket as desiring to be on the earlier flight instead of taking the necessary step of calling AA to get me on the standby list. This ended up keeping me from being added to the standby list and delayed me getting home by 6 hours. I am happy to discuss this further with Kayak so they can correct their procedures so this won't happen again.

the trip to madrid was uncomfortable with my legs touching the seat in front of me

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

Was able to get on early due to being short of breathe. Agents very helpful.

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

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

Everything went perfectly. Check-in, bag drop, etc. The flight and crew were excellent.

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