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Cheapest round-trip
$377
Typical prices: $352-$579
United Airlines
Tue 2/6Sat 2/10
PIT - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$134
Typical prices: $198-$361
Southwest
Sun 12/16
PIT - SBA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Pittsburgh and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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May
Cheapest • 60% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $412 (round-trip)
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
Shortest trip • 7h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara (PIT-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:54 amPIT  Pittsburgh-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PIT Pittsburgh
7h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$441American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
5:46 pm - 10:09 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 23m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 10:06 amSBA  Santa Barbara-PIT Pittsburgh
14h 16m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$450Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
4:51 pm - 9:10 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 19m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:22 am - 4:46 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PIT Pittsburgh
7h 24m1 stop Los Angeles
$455United Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 11:10 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 5:00 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PIT Pittsburgh
8h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas Love Field
$460Southwest
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:45 amPIT  Pittsburgh-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:52 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PIT Pittsburgh
7h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$488American Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
8:38 am - 12:55 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 17m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 2:58 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$495United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:07 am - 6:02 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 55m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 8:35 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PIT Pittsburgh
27h 13m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$496Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:45 amPIT  Pittsburgh-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:52 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PIT Pittsburgh
7h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$497American Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Sun, Jan 10
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 10:02 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 39m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 4:41 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-PIT Pittsburgh
7h 51m1 stop Salt Lake City
$497Delta
Mon, Dec 21 - Sun, Jan 10
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 12:10 amPIT  Pittsburgh-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
10:50 am - 12:05 amSBA  Santa Barbara-PIT Pittsburgh
10h 15m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$502Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara start at $377. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $352 to $579. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $377 on United Airlines.

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

  • May is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara at $203 round-trip.
  • September ($686) and November ($659) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 237% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$134
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara

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

    Flights from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara usually depart from Pittsburgh (PIT) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 41% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 7% 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 Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara?

    On the Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 54%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $316 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $686: a $370 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    A nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara takes 0h 00m, covering 2,191 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 $377 to $2,028. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $202, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 01m, compared with 7h 19m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 21m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

    Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Pittsburgh (Pacific Time vs Eastern 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 Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara flight?

    Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara range from $352 to $579, with an average of $512 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Pittsburgh 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 $316 - about $370 less than Sunday (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Pittsburgh to Santa Barbara trip for May. Fares historically average $203 round-trip in that month - typically $483 less than the most expensive month, which is September (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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