PHL - SBA

$180 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$359
Overall average: $524
American Airlines
Wed 3/11Wed 3/18
PHL - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$180
Typical prices: $272-$443
American Airlines
Wed 3/11
PHL - SBA • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $359 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 19% price drop
May
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara (PHL-SBA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:48 am
PHL
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SBA
9h 48m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 4:10 pm
SBA
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PHL
6h 51m
1 stop
$359American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:09 pm
PHL
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SBA
13h 09m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 5:28 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 43m
1 stop
$364Delta
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 11:57 am
PHL
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SBA
7h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 5:54 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 35m
1 stop
$368American Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
American Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 6:15 pm
PHL
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SBA
11h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 5:35 am
SBA
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PHL
9h 55m
1 stop
$369American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:09 pm
PHL
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SBA
13h 09m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 7:49 pm
SBA
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PHL
11h 04m
2 stops
$370Delta
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:09 pm
PHL
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SBA
13h 09m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 5:28 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 43m
1 stop
$373Delta
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
American Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 6:15 pm
PHL
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SBA
11h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 5:35 am
SBA
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PHL
9h 55m
1 stop
$376American Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 10:56 pm
PHL
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SBA
10h 59m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 5:35 am
SBA
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PHL
9h 55m
1 stop
$377American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:09 pm
PHL
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SBA
13h 09m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 7:49 pm
SBA
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PHL
11h 04m
2 stops
$379Delta
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:09 pm
PHL
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SBA
13h 09m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 7:49 pm
SBA
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PHL
11h 04m
2 stops
$380Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Santa Barbara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara is September, where tickets cost $390 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $542 and $528 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$180
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara was $180 for a one-way ticket and $359 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Santa Barbara?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    Philadelphia and Santa Barbara are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Philadelphia from Philadelphia and will be arriving at Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Santa Barbara, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $483 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $593 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Barbara from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Santa Barbara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8178 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

2.0 MediocreJaspreet, Feb 2026
SEA - SMF
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Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

The gate attendants and the crew were terrible. Because of high winds, they needed to carry more fuel, so they had to get volunteers to take the next flight at 6 am the next day. They did a terrible job of it - our flight ended up taking off just under 3 hours of the scheduled time. I hope to never fly Delta again.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

This flight captain and crew were amazing, started ahead of time of departure and reached 30 mins before arrival time. Amazing!

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

The Phildalphia to Allentown portion was a BUS, not a plane. All was as expected.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

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