SBA - BOS

$164 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Boston - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$228
Typical prices: $421-$636
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/17Wed 10/24
SBA - BOS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$118
Typical prices: $214-$430
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/27
SBA - BOS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Boston. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
Insights
Insights
When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
August
Cheapest • 28% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $265 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 7h 56m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
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 Boston!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Boston (SBA-BOS)

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Boston

Tue, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 26
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 8:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BOS Boston Logan Intl
11h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Lambert-St Louis
Southwest Logo
5:05 pm - 10:45 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$283Southwest
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 11:55 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BOS Boston Logan Intl
14h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
4:55 pm - 11:15 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
$326Southwest
Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 12
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 8:43 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BOS Boston Logan Intl
7h 43m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 10:13 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 21m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$327American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 5:47 amSBA  Santa Barbara-BOS Boston Logan Intl
8h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:36 am - 12:00 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 24m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$327American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 12:46 amSBA  Santa Barbara-BOS Boston Logan Intl
7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:54 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$327United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:19 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BOS Boston Logan Intl
8h 19m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:54 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$327United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 6:25 amSBA  Santa Barbara-BOS Boston Logan Intl
10h 35m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
4:15 pm - 10:09 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 54m1 stop Salt Lake City
$327Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3
Delta Logo
4:44 pm - 6:20 amSBA  Santa Barbara-BOS Boston Logan Intl
10h 36m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:04 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 04m1 stop Salt Lake City
$327Delta
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 5:03 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BOS Boston Logan Intl
7h 56m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 11:39 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 25m1 stop San Diego
$327Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 5:03 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-BOS Boston Logan Intl
7h 56m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 11:39 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 25m1 stop San Diego
$347Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Boston start at $228. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $421 to $636. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $228 on Alaska Airlines.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Boston, it is 13% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 25% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • August is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Boston at $363 round-trip.
  • July ($586) and June ($579) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 61% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Santa Barbara to Boston the cheapest?

Flights from Santa Barbara to Boston are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 53% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Find deals

Key details for Santa Barbara to Boston flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$118
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Boston

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Boston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Boston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your Santa Barbara to Boston 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 Santa Barbara to Boston?

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Boston usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 57% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Santa Barbara to Boston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $437 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $627, a difference of $190. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Boston?

    Some of the most popular sights in Boston are Fenway Park, TD Garden and South Station. These are among the most viewed places in Boston on KAYAK.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 49% above the route average of $501. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Boston takes 0h 00m, covering 2,661 miles.

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

    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 are flight prices from Santa Barbara to Boston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Barbara to Boston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 56m, compared with 8h 07m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 8h 09m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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

  • What car rental options are available at Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS)?

    Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Thrifty
    • Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Barbara to Boston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Boston range from $421 to $636, with an average of $501 over the past 12 months. Anything below $421 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to Boston 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 Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $437 - about $190 less than Monday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 53% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Barbara to Boston trip for August. Fares historically average $363 round-trip in that month - typically $223 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Boston Logan Intl Airport.
    - Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston at Logan Airport
    - Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
    - Hilton Boston Logan Airport

More options for your flight from Santa Barbara to Boston

Complete your trip to Boston with a hotel stay or car rental

Car rentals in Boston
Hotels in Boston
Vacations in Boston