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Cheapest round-trip
$395
Typical prices: $397-$637
American Airlines
Mon 10/1Wed 10/3
SBA - CVG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$193
Typical prices: $258-$380
United Airlines
Thu 3/1
SBA - CVG • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Cincinnati. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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September
Cheapest • 33% price drop
December
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Top layover airports
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Cheapest • Avg $476 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 7h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati (SBA-CVG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3
American Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 9:26 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
11h 19m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:58 am - 6:58 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$395American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:24 pm - 5:36 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
19h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:42 am - 6:02 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$398Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 4:36 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
7h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 11:45 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$434American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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1:30 pm - 10:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
5h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:54 am - 3:56 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 02m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$439American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:47 pm - 9:09 amSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
11h 22m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 6:21 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 55m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$444American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 5:36 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
23h 10m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:42 am - 6:02 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$446Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 11:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
8h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:34 am - 11:46 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$470American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
1:46 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
7h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:27 pm - 9:10 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 43m1 stop Denver Intl
$485United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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1:56 pm - 11:42 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:59 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
$485United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:00 am - 8:41 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
11h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:59 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
$490United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to Cincinnati flights

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati start at $395. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $397 to $637. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $395 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Barbara to Cincinnati flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$193
Flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Barbara to Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG).

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

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

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 54% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 8% 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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati?

    On the Santa Barbara to Cincinnati route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 40%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $397 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $657: a $260 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cincinnati?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cincinnati are Great American Ballpark, Paycor Stadium and Duke Energy Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Cincinnati on KAYAK.

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

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati takes 0h 00m, covering 1,960 miles.

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

    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 Santa Barbara to Cincinnati 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 $395 to $896. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $303, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 10m, compared with 7h 14m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 36m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

    Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG)?

    Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo
    • Budget

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

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati range from $397 to $637, with an average of $558 over the past 12 months. Anything below $397 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to Cincinnati 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 Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $397 - about $260 less than Thursday (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Barbara to Cincinnati trip for September. Fares historically average $374 round-trip in that month - typically $265 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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