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Cheapest round-trip
$409
Typical prices: $341-$548
Delta
Mon 10/29Wed 11/7
MSO - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Missoula and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 36% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $382 (round-trip)
San Francisco (SFO)
Shortest trip • 5h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Missoula to Santa Barbara (MSO-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Missoula to Santa Barbara

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 7
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6:23 pm - 10:09 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 46m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:52 am - 12:34 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
5h 42m1 stop Salt Lake City
$409Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7
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6:23 pm - 10:09 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 46m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:52 am - 12:34 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
5h 42m1 stop Salt Lake City
$409Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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2:38 pm - 9:10 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:55 pm - 9:32 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
7h 37m1 stop Denver Intl
$409United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 8
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2:37 pm - 9:08 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 1:31 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
7h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
$409United Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 27
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1:02 pm - 7:44 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 42m1 stop Portland
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7:27 am - 1:22 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
4h 55m1 stop Portland
$409Alaska Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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1:06 pm - 4:59 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 53m1 stop Portland
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7:29 am - 1:22 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
4h 53m1 stop Portland
$409Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
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1:19 pm - 6:26 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 07m1 stop Salt Lake City
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4:51 pm - 12:37 amSBA  Santa Barbara-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
6h 46m1 stop Salt Lake City
$409Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:22 pm - 10:10 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 48m1 stop Salt Lake City
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4:44 pm - 12:22 amSBA  Santa Barbara-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
6h 38m1 stop Salt Lake City
$409Delta
Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 27
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1:02 pm - 11:39 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 37m2 stops Portland San Diego
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7:27 am - 1:22 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
4h 55m1 stop Portland
$444Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:15 pm - 10:51 pmMSO  Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 36m1 stop San Francisco
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5:00 am - 1:32 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field
7h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
$459United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Missoula to Santa Barbara flights

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

Round-trip flights from Missoula to Santa Barbara start at $409. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $341 to $548. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $409 on Delta.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Missoula to Santa Barbara, it is 36% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 58% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Missoula to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$409
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Missoula to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Missoula 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 Missoula to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Missoula to Santa Barbara.

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

    A nonstop flight from Missoula to Santa Barbara takes 0h 00m, covering 913 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Missoula 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 Missoula to Santa Barbara flight?

    Round-trip flights from Missoula to Santa Barbara range from $341 to $548, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $341 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Missoula 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 $409 to $1,948. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 Missoula to Santa Barbara?

    Flights from Missoula to Santa Barbara usually depart from Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 47% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Missoula to Santa Barbara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 60%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $261 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $644: a $383 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 40m, compared with 5h 45m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 29m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

    Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Missoula (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Missoula to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $261 - about $383 less than Thursday (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Missoula to Santa Barbara trip for March. Fares historically average $258 round-trip in that month - typically $335 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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