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Cheapest round-trip
$385
Typical prices: $466-$598
American Airlines
Sun 2/4Thu 2/8
PHL - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$193
Typical prices: $251-$346
American Airlines
Fri 1/5
PHL - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Philadelphia and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
12 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 13% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Cheapest • Avg $439 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (PHL-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 11:30 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 4:12 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PHL Philadelphia
7h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$385American Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:02 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:49 am - 9:06 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PHL Philadelphia
8h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$385American Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
American Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:38 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 18m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 4:12 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PHL Philadelphia
7h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$385American Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 20
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5:26 pm - 11:30 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 4:12 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PHL Philadelphia
7h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$385American Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:05 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl San Diego
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6:15 am - 3:55 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PHL Philadelphia
6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$390Southwest
Fri, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 20
Southwest Logo
12:20 pm - 7:05 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Oakland
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 4:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PHL Philadelphia
6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$390Southwest
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 12:05 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 05m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 7:55 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PHL Philadelphia
11h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$395Southwest
Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 3:33 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 13m1 stop San Francisco
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6:47 pm - 7:19 amSBA  Santa Barbara-PHL Philadelphia
9h 32m1 stop San Francisco
$419United Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 5:28 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 33m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
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6:47 pm - 7:19 amSBA  Santa Barbara-PHL Philadelphia
9h 32m1 stop San Francisco
$424United Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:15 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:33 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PHL Philadelphia
8h 33m1 stop San Francisco
$427United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara typically range from $466 to $598. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $385, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

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

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara at $455 round-trip.
•May ($592) and June ($582) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 30% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara the cheapest?

Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 48% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Philadelphia to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$193
Beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 59% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

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

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara takes 00m, covering 2,457 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara range from $466 to $598, with an average of $526 over the past 12 months. Anything below $466 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 58% above the $526 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Philadelphia 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 $385 to $2,030. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $211, which is 34% 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 averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty

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

    Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

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

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 73% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $504 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $583, a difference of $79.

    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 Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 34m, compared with 7h 46m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 56m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

    Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Philadelphia (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Philadelphia 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $504, about $79 less than Sunday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 48% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Santa Barbara trip for September. Fares historically average $455 round-trip in that month - typically $137 less than the most expensive month, which is May (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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