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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Denver, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $348-$550
United Airlines
Tue 7/21Tue 7/28
SBA - DEN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$129
Typical prices: $199-$315
United Airlines
Tue 7/21
SBA - DEN • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $257 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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You can fly direct with Southwest and United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 26m
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Cheapest • Avg $248 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 06m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 69% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Denver (SBA-DEN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Denver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Denver

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:27 am
SBA
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DEN
2h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:23 pm - 8:59 pm
DEN
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SBA
2h 36mnonstop
$257United Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 10:15 am
SBA
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DEN
2h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 2:00 pm
DEN
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SBA
4h 05m
1 stop
$263Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 10:15 am
SBA
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DEN
2h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 5:45 pm
DEN
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SBA
2h 35mnonstop
$265Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 9:28 pm
SBA
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DEN
6h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:23 pm - 8:59 pm
DEN
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SBA
2h 36mnonstop
$267United Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Jul 29
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:27 am
SBA
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DEN
2h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:23 pm - 8:59 pm
DEN
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SBA
2h 36mnonstop
$270United Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Jul 29
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:27 am
SBA
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DEN
2h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:23 pm - 8:59 pm
DEN
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SBA
2h 36mnonstop
$271United Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Jul 29
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 1:30 pm
SBA
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DEN
7h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:55 pm - 10:30 pm
DEN
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SBA
2h 35mnonstop
$272Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 2:50 pm
SBA
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DEN
2h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 5:45 pm
DEN
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SBA
2h 35mnonstop
$273Southwest
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Oct 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:08 am - 11:52 pm
SBA
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DEN
16h 44m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 11:42 pm
DEN
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SBA
12h 11m
1 stop
$275Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 2:15 pm
SBA
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DEN
5h 46m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 11:43 pm
DEN
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SBA
16h 23m
1 stop
$276Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Denver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Denver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Denver departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Denver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Denver clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Denver, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Santa Barbara, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Barbara to Denver is January, where tickets cost $250 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $399 and $377 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Barbara to Denver?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $336 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Denver?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Barbara to Denver, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 69% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Santa Barbara to Denver

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Denver

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Denver

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Denver was $129 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Denver?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    Santa Barbara airport is called Santa Barbara and the only airport in Denver is Denver Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Santa Barbara to Denver flight route: United Airlines, Lufthansa, JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Santa Barbara to Denver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Santa Barbara and Denver.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    There are nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to Denver on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Denver, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Denver are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $296 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $346 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Santa Barbara to Denver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Denver from Santa Barbara is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Denver with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and DEN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara to Denver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Denver from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Santa Barbara to Denver

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $241 or less one-way and $415 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Santa Barbara to Denver?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Barbara to Denver Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Barbara Airport to Denver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Santa Barbara to Denver Intl

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Denver Intl to Santa Barbara

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Denver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Denver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Denver? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Flight was constantly delayed with significant changes in time, it was supposed to get to Colorado Springs at 8:30 PM but it got there after midnight.

2.0 MediocreMarcela, Jun 2026
DAL - COS
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Flight was constantly delayed with significant changes in time, it was supposed to get to Colorado Springs at 8:30 PM but it got there after midnight.

Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

Read the fine print. This was my flight home. I booked my flight for the quickest way home. Had a carry-on and a personal item. Same as my outbound flight. Apparently I needed to pre-pay extra for my carry-on. When I checked in, I was told that I had to check it. I said I’ll pay for it, and was told that this wasn’t an option anymore. They said I still had to pay $50 to check my carry-on. I told them I’ll pay whatever to just carry it in as intended. I was not allowed, so eventually I paid $50 to check my carry-on under a plane that was half full, with overhead compartments that were even less full. My white carry-on suitcase was practically destroyed getting from Idaho falls to Denver to Orange County. The low price air fair was a bait and switch. Got me to the gate, made me pay extra, then didn’t even allow me to pay for a carry on. Not to mention that I paid the $8 for WiFi that didn’t work. All to get my suitcase destroyed. I don’t think I’m going to even keep my Untied mileage plus membership and card. Apparently, membership does not have its privileges for this one.

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

Late- that’s what United does best. Missed my connection, rebooked to a flight 17 hours later and had to spend $500 on a hotel. What did I get? A $15 meal voucher. What can you get in an airport for $15. I hate United so much.

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

The flight crew on this leg of my trip was very friendly and pleasant. Every one of them was humorous, as well as helpful and accommodating. This group was BY FAR the best crew I’ve flown with. They deserve kudos.

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