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Cheapest round-trip
$357
Typical prices: $420-$612
American Airlines
Sat 10/20Sat 10/27
MSP - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$179
Typical prices: $190-$538
Southwest
Sun 10/21
MSP - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Minneapolis and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 22% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $386 (round-trip)
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Shortest trip • 5h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara (MSP-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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2:37 pm - 6:15 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:35 pm - 9:14 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$357American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:15 am - 12:00 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:06 am - 2:23 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$357American Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:17 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:15 pm - 10:56 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$357United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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4:58 pm - 9:08 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:06 pm - 11:44 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
$357United Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 3
Delta Logo
6:07 pm - 10:09 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 02m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
5:52 am - 1:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 48m1 stop Salt Lake City
$357Delta
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 7
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 4:06 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 36m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
5:52 am - 1:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 48m1 stop Salt Lake City
$357Delta
Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 5
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 10:30 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:20 pm - 9:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$357Southwest
Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 5
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6:00 am - 1:15 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego
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2:20 pm - 9:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$362Southwest
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 4:59 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
24h 51m1 stop Portland
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5:36 pm - 5:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
21h 34m1 stop Portland
$372Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 4:59 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SBA Santa Barbara
24h 51m1 stop Portland
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7:30 am - 5:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 40m1 stop Portland
$372Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara typically range from $420 to $612. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $357, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara at $399 round-trip.
•June ($636) and March ($621) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara the cheapest?

Flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 55% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$179
Beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in travelers.
One-way 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.
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Your Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

    A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara takes 00m, covering 1,579 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flight?

    Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara range from $420 to $612, with an average of $508 over the past 12 months. Anything below $420 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 74% above the $508 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $357 to $1,010. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara looking right now?

    One-way fares from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $258, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

    Flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara pass through?

    One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $403 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $572, a difference of $169.

    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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Minneapolis to Santa Barbara?

    Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 55m, compared with 6h 06m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 21m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Santa Barbara?

    Santa Barbara is 2 hours behind Minneapolis (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Minneapolis to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $403, about $169 less than Friday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 55% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Santa Barbara trip for January. Fares historically average $399 round-trip in that month - typically $237 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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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