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

Flights from Providence to Santa Barbara usually depart from Providence-TFGreen (PVD) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

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

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

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

Most connecting flights from Providence to Santa Barbara pass through Denver Intl (DEN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Providence to Santa Barbara route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $539 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,128, a difference of $589. 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 long is a flight from Providence to Santa Barbara?

A nonstop flight from Providence to Santa Barbara takes 0h 00m, covering 2,644 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Providence 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 Providence 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 $490 to $2,140. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Providence to Santa Barbara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $541, which is 45% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Providence and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Providence (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 Providence to Santa Barbara flight?

Round-trip flights from Providence to Santa Barbara range from $487 to $899, with an average of $678 over the past 12 months. Anything below $487 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Providence to Santa Barbara?

Southwest ($490) and United Airlines ($525) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Providence to Santa Barbara according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Providence to Santa Barbara?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $732. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Providence to Santa Barbara which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Providence to Santa Barbara layovers at 267 minutes over the past 3 months.

$423 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Providence to Santa Barbara (PVD - SBA)

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest round-trip

$490

Typical prices: $487-$899

Southwest

Sat 9/29Wed 10/3

PVD - SBA • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way

$423

Typical prices: $273-$448

United Airlines

Fri 11/2

PVD - SBA • 2 stops

Nonstop flights

Not available

There are currently no direct flights between Providence and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

Insights

When to travel

February

Cheapest • 43% price drop

February

Most popular

Good to know

Start a new search

KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you love your trip to Santa Barbara!

Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Providence to Santa Barbara (PVD-SBA)

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Round-trip

One-way

Recent round-trip flight deals from Providence to Santa Barbara

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

1:20 pm - 10:35 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl

5:30 am - 7:30 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVD Providence-TFGreen

11h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

$490Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10

4:30 pm - 12:10 amPVD Providence-TFGreen-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:55 pm - 8:10 amSBA Santa Barbara-PVD Providence-TFGreen

13h 15m2 stops Sacramento Intl Baltimore/Washington

$509Southwest

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

11:31 am - 9:56 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-SBA Santa Barbara

13h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

6:22 am - 9:58 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVD Providence-TFGreen

12h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$525United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

11:31 am - 9:56 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-SBA Santa Barbara

13h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

6:34 pm - 10:35 amSBA Santa Barbara-PVD Providence-TFGreen

13h 01m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$543United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

9:45 am - 9:56 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-SBA Santa Barbara

15h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

6:22 am - 9:58 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVD Providence-TFGreen

12h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$548United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

1:20 pm - 10:35 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl

6:40 am - 4:50 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVD Providence-TFGreen

7h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

$587Southwest

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Sep 29

9:45 am - 9:56 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-SBA Santa Barbara

15h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

6:22 am - 9:58 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVD Providence-TFGreen

12h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$601United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16

12:40 pm - 11:15 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-SBA Santa Barbara

13h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl

11:10 am - 11:50 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVD Providence-TFGreen

9h 40m2 stops San Diego Baltimore/Washington

$627Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30

9:45 am - 9:56 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-SBA Santa Barbara

15h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

6:22 am - 9:58 pmSBA Santa Barbara-PVD Providence-TFGreen

12h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$643United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

4:30 pm - 12:10 amPVD Providence-TFGreen-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:45 pm - 8:05 amSBA Santa Barbara-PVD Providence-TFGreen

9h 20m2 stops Sacramento Intl Baltimore/Washington

$644Southwest

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Providence to Santa Barbara flights

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

Prices

Airlines

Layovers

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

Round-trip flights from Providence to Santa Barbara start at $490. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $487 to $899. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $490 on Southwest.

Find deals

Low season	July
High season	February
Cheapest flight	$423

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 43% lower on average.

Flight from Providence to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Providence to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Providence 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

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which airports can I use when flying from Providence to Santa Barbara?
Flights from Providence to Santa Barbara usually depart from Providence-TFGreen (PVD) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Providence to Santa Barbara?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Providence to Santa Barbara.
Which airports do connecting flights from Providence to Santa Barbara pass through?
Most connecting flights from Providence to Santa Barbara pass through Denver Intl (DEN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Providence to Santa Barbara?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Providence to Santa Barbara route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $539 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,128, a difference of $589. 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 long is a flight from Providence to Santa Barbara?
A nonstop flight from Providence to Santa Barbara takes 0h 00m, covering 2,644 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Providence 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 Providence 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 $490 to $2,140. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Providence to Santa Barbara looking right now?
One-way fares from Providence to Santa Barbara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $541, which is 45% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Providence and Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is 3 hours behind Providence (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 Providence to Santa Barbara flight?
Round-trip flights from Providence to Santa Barbara range from $487 to $899, with an average of $678 over the past 12 months. Anything below $487 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $539 - about $589 less than Thursday (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Providence to Santa Barbara trip for February. Fares historically average $387 round-trip in that month - typically $741 less than the most expensive month, which is March (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

More options for your flight from Providence to Santa Barbara

Add a hotel or car rental

Airports

Cabin class

Direct Flights

Origins

Other destinations

Return flight

Complete your trip to Santa Barbara with a hotel stay or car rental

Car rentals in Santa Barbara

Hotels in Santa Barbara

Vacations in Santa Barbara

PVD - SBA

$423 Find Cheap Flights from Providence to Santa Barbara - Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Providence to Santa Barbara (PVD-SBA)

Recent round-trip flight deals from Providence to Santa Barbara

Recent one-way flight deals from Providence to Santa Barbara

Price, demand and travel trends for Providence to Santa Barbara flights

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

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Providence to Santa Barbara?

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Providence to Santa Barbara?

When flying from Providence to Santa Barbara which airport offers the shortest layover?

Key details for Providence to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from Providence to Santa Barbara

Your Providence to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking Providence to Santa Barbara flights

More options for your flight from Providence to Santa Barbara

Complete your trip to Santa Barbara with a hotel stay or car rental

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from Providence to Santa Barbara

Find direct flights to and from Providence and Santa Barbara

Flights from domestic origins to Santa Barbara

Flights to other popular destinations

Find deals for your return flight