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Cheapest round-trip
$387
Typical prices: $456-$689
Alaska Airlines
Fri 2/2Tue 2/6
SBA - FLL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$254
Typical prices: $224-$358
American Airlines
Fri 12/21
SBA - FLL • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Fort Lauderdale. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $353 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale (SBA-FLL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
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2:14 pm - 10:42 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-FLL Fort Lauderdale
29h 28m1 stop San Diego
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8:41 am - 1:37 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 56m1 stop San Diego
$387Alaska Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 4:19 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-FLL Fort Lauderdale
7h 09m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:00 am - 12:00 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$433American Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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12:35 pm - 10:41 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-FLL Fort Lauderdale
7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:00 am - 6:21 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SBA Santa Barbara
14h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$438American Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
Delta Logo
5:52 am - 9:41 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-FLL Fort Lauderdale
12h 49m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 4:06 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 31m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
$443Delta
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:14 pm - 10:42 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-FLL Fort Lauderdale
29h 28m1 stop San Diego
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8:41 am - 1:37 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 56m1 stop San Diego
$447Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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3:16 pm - 11:33 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-FLL Fort Lauderdale
29h 17m1 stop San Diego
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8:51 am - 1:38 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 47m1 stop San Diego
$464Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
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2:14 pm - 10:42 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-FLL Fort Lauderdale
29h 28m1 stop San Diego
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8:41 am - 1:37 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 56m1 stop San Diego
$468Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 15
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7:05 am - 5:05 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-FLL Fort Lauderdale
7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 pm - 10:40 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$475Southwest
Wed, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 29
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3:10 pm - 9:36 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-FLL Fort Lauderdale
27h 26m1 stop San Diego
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9:04 am - 2:28 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 24m1 stop San Diego
$477Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:01 am - 11:33 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-FLL Fort Lauderdale
14h 32m1 stop San Diego
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8:51 am - 1:38 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 47m1 stop San Diego
$477Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale flights

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale typically range from $456 to $689. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $387, on Alaska Airlines.

Key details for Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$254
Beat the crowds with an average 60% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 20% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale

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Your Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale takes 00m, covering 2,421 miles.

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

    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 Fort Lauderdale flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale range from $456 to $689, with an average of $489 over the past 12 months. Anything below $456 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale 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 $387 to $1,622. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $300.

  • What car rental options are available at Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)?

    Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Ace
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • GREEN MOTION

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale?

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 72% on flights from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $440 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,524, a difference of $1,084.

    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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Barbara to Fort Lauderdale?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 34m, compared with 7h 40m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 57m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Fort Lauderdale?

    Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?

    Some of the most popular sights in Fort Lauderdale are Las Olas Beach, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Lauderdale on KAYAK.

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