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Cheapest round-trip
$333
Typical prices: $436-$532
Southwest
Tue 11/13Fri 11/16
BNA - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$165
Typical prices: $225-$448
American Airlines
Fri 11/16
BNA - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Nashville and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 10% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $452 (round-trip)
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Shortest trip • 6h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara (BNA-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:00 pm - 11:50 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:55 am - 9:30 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BNA Nashville Intl
8h 35m1 stop San Diego
$333Southwest
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 6:28 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 13m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:35 pm - 10:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BNA Nashville Intl
8h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$381American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 6:28 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 13m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:45 pm - 11:49 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BNA Nashville Intl
9h 04m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$386American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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6:00 am - 12:54 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:05 pm - 10:46 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BNA Nashville Intl
6h 41m1 stop San Francisco
$407United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:45 amBNA  Nashville Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 10:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BNA Nashville Intl
7h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$412American Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Sun, Dec 27
Southwest Logo
8:00 pm - 12:15 amBNA  Nashville Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:50 pm - 5:00 amSBA  Santa Barbara-BNA Nashville Intl
8h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$453Southwest
Mon, Dec 21 - Sun, Dec 27
Southwest Logo
8:00 pm - 12:15 amBNA  Nashville Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:30 am - 7:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BNA Nashville Intl
12h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Birmingham
$484Southwest
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:59 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:56 pm - 10:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BNA Nashville Intl
7h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$493United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 12:00 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 35m1 stop Salt Lake City
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12:40 pm - 11:12 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BNA Nashville Intl
8h 32m1 stop Salt Lake City
$657Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 12:00 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 35m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:52 am - 4:39 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BNA Nashville Intl
8h 47m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$662Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Nashville to Santa Barbara flights

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

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara typically range from $436 to $532. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $333, on Southwest.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Santa Barbara at $417 round-trip.
•November ($689) and December ($542) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Nashville to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$165
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 24% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Santa Barbara?

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara takes 00m, covering 1,864 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara range from $436 to $532, with an average of $462 over the past 12 months. Anything below $436 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Nashville 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 $333 to $1,013. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Nashville to Santa Barbara are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $311.

  • 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 $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty

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

    Flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

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

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $168.

    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 Nashville to Santa Barbara?

    Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 22m, compared with 6h 42m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 46m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

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

Your guide to booking Nashville 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $358, about $168 less than Tuesday fares (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nashville to Santa Barbara trip for February. Fares historically average $417 round-trip in that month - typically $272 less than the most expensive month, which is November (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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