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Cheapest round-trip
$364
Typical prices: $389-$725
United Airlines
Wed 10/17Sun 10/21
MLI - SBA • 2 stops
When to travel
April
Cheapest • 37% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $354 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Moline to Santa Barbara (MLI-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Moline to Santa Barbara

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
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2:28 pm - 9:56 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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1:46 pm - 10:38 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MLI Moline Quad-City
6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$364United Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
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7:00 am - 11:45 amMLI  Moline Quad-City-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:35 pm - 11:17 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MLI Moline Quad-City
8h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$379American Airlines
Wed, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 22
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6:45 am - 11:38 amMLI  Moline Quad-City-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:33 pm - 10:14 amSBA  Santa Barbara-MLI Moline Quad-City
11h 41m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
$384United Airlines
Wed, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 22
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6:45 am - 11:38 amMLI  Moline Quad-City-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:15 pm - 11:14 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MLI Moline Quad-City
6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$414United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:30 am - 3:28 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
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2:21 pm - 11:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MLI Moline Quad-City
6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$464United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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8:20 am - 5:28 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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10:45 am - 11:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MLI Moline Quad-City
10h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
$469United Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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2:28 pm - 10:51 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
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6:34 pm - 10:12 amSBA  Santa Barbara-MLI Moline Quad-City
13h 38m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
$469United Airlines
Sat, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 24
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6:45 am - 11:38 amMLI  Moline Quad-City-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:15 pm - 11:14 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MLI Moline Quad-City
6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$479United Airlines
Sat, Feb 20 - Thu, Feb 25
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6:45 am - 11:38 amMLI  Moline Quad-City-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:15 pm - 11:14 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MLI Moline Quad-City
6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$479United Airlines
Sun, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 20
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8:50 am - 12:55 pmMLI  Moline Quad-City-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:15 pm - 11:14 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MLI Moline Quad-City
6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$479United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Moline to Santa Barbara flights

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

Round-trip flights from Moline to Santa Barbara start at $364. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $389 to $725. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $364 on United Airlines.

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Key details for Moline to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

April
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.

When to book flights from Moline to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

    Flights from Moline to Santa Barbara usually depart from Moline Quad-City (MLI) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

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

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

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 57% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Moline to Santa Barbara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 51%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $389 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $789: a $400 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Moline to Santa Barbara. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 06m and 8h 12m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Moline 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.

  • Have flight prices from Moline 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 $364 to $770. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 06m, compared with 7h 20m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 12m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

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

  • 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

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

    Round-trip flights from Moline to Santa Barbara range from $389 to $725, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $389 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Moline 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 Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $389 - about $400 less than Sunday (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Moline to Santa Barbara trip for April. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $623 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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