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Cheapest round-trip
$329
Typical prices: $461-$637
Delta
Sat 12/8Sun 12/16
SBA - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$170
Typical prices: $293-$378
American Airlines
Fri 11/23
SBA - CVG • 2 stops
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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January
Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $490 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 7h 15m (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

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16
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5:41 am - 3:30 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 49m1 stop Salt Lake City
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7:10 am - 12:09 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 59m1 stop Salt Lake City
$329Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16
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9:35 am - 9:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
8h 50m1 stop San Francisco
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7:15 am - 1:19 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$329United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16
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5:41 am - 9:18 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
12h 37m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:10 am - 12:09 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 59m1 stop Salt Lake City
$334Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16
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10:53 am - 11:52 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
9h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:00 am - 12:04 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 04m1 stop San Francisco
$334United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16
Delta Logo
5:41 am - 7:48 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
11h 07m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:00 am - 4:07 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 07m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City
$339Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16
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5:00 am - 4:46 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
8h 46m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:32 am - 5:28 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$339United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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12:55 pm - 10:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:45 am - 1:05 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
$505United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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9:35 am - 10:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
9h 45m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 1:15 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$510United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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6:10 am - 9:01 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
11h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:00 am - 1:05 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$515United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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12:55 pm - 10:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:45 am - 1:05 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
$519United 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 typically range from $461 to $637. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $329, on Delta.

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Cheapest flight

$170
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati

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Your Santa Barbara to Cincinnati flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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.

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

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati takes 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati range from $461 to $637, with an average of $566 over the past 12 months. Anything below $461 counts as a good deal.

  • 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 $329 to $1,102. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 $228, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 averaging $74 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • 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).

  • 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) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $397 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $657, a difference of $260.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 15m, compared with 7h 33m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 17m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • 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 popular places can I visit in Cincinnati?

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

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 are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $397, about $260 less than Thursday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Barbara to Cincinnati trip for January. Fares historically average $397 round-trip in that month - typically $242 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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