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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Hawaii

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$492
Kahului
Kahului1 stop$488
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona2 stops$520
Lihue
Lihue1 stop$529
Hilo
Hilo2 stops$576
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$492
Kahului
Kahului1 stop$488
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona2 stops$520
Lihue
Lihue1 stop$529
Hilo
Hilo2 stops$576
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to Hawaii flights

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

What are the cheapest fares from Santa Barbara to Hawaii recently?

The cheapest fares from Santa Barbara to Hawaii on KAYAK in the last week were to Kahului (OGG) from $488 round-trip and to Honolulu (HNL) from $492 round-trip.

How do fares into airports in Hawaii compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Hawaii from Santa Barbara are:

• Lihue (LIH) (avg. price $602)
• Honolulu (HNL) (avg. price $603)
• Kahului (OGG) (avg. price $637)

Are flights from Santa Barbara to Hawaii cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Santa Barbara to Hawaii are about 36% lower than they were in November last year, averaging $478 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Hawaii?

April is typically the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Hawaii, with round-trip fares averaging $540. July and December are usually the most expensive, averaging $726 and $713, respectively.

How do fares from Santa Barbara to Hawaii vary by day of the week?

On average, Monday is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Hawaii and Saturday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 44% more expensive to fly on a Saturday compared to Monday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Santa Barbara to Hawaii?

It's cheapest to fly to Hawaii in the evening with average prices of $394. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $636.

What's the best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Hawaii?

Book your flights 25 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 39% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for Santa Barbara to Hawaii flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$233
Beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Honolulu

Your Santa Barbara to Hawaii flight questions, answered

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

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Hawaii?

    Yes. Fares from Santa Barbara to Hawaii are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $528 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Santa Barbara to Hawaii?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Santa Barbara to Hawaii have typically cost between $528 and $743.

  • What are the main airports serving Hawaii?

    There are 12 airports in Hawaii. 41% of KAYAK users choose Kahului (OGG) as their arrival airport, while 37% choose Honolulu (HNL).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Santa Barbara to Hawaii?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to Hawaii. One-stop options include United Airlines and Southwest.

  • Which destinations in Hawaii can I fly nonstop from Santa Barbara?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, there are no nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to Hawaii. The most popular destination you can reach with one stop is Kahului.

  • Which cabin classes are available from Santa Barbara to Hawaii?

    On flights from Santa Barbara to Hawaii you can book Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around Hawaii?

    Hawaii is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Waikiki Beach
    • Hawaii Convention Center
    • International Market Place
    • Kuhio Beach Park

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to Hawaii flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 25 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 39% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in April to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in July will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Monday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Saturday flights, which are about 44% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Lihue (LIH) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Honolulu, the most popular destination in Hawaii. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Kahului, Kailua-Kona and Lihue.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Hawaii

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Hawaii? 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 13159 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
Airline reviews

The flight attendant for first class was excellent. Very attentive to the needs of the passengers The time scheduled for the connection flight on to Kona was too short and we missed that flight. But another flight was only an hour later. But it should have been scheduled that was in the first place.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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The flight attendant for first class was excellent. Very attentive to the needs of the passengers The time scheduled for the connection flight on to Kona was too short and we missed that flight. But another flight was only an hour later. But it should have been scheduled that was in the first place.

Low cost, but I think I really wanted an aisle seat, and I could not easily get one. The return leg might be easier.

Now that Spirit is not around Alaska took over the title of cheap and worse airlines with high prices for garbage cheap planes. Seats recline the entire 2”. What’s the purpose? Just make the stationary. Crew is on steroids. Food is like McDonald’s happy meal. Only happy in the name rest is garbage

Over all it was great. My original flight was canceled but they quickly rebooked me. I was frustrated because I had to cancel my entire plans for the day but all considered, not bad. The crew tried to keep us calm while we sat in the plane for was felt was an hour or so but they could use a bit of a script. The seats were comfortable and I would give it another try.

Comfortable seats, good drinks with lots of water refills, staff was kind and understanding of my disabled mother!

Boarding was easy and quick. Staff was very friendly. Service of snacks and drinks by staff was outstanding.

Our flight when we finally got rerouted to a different destination than we were going was fine. But 2 days was taken out of our vacation because our flit was cancelled. We understand mechanical problems and of course don’t want to be on a plane that has mechanical problems.Wish there had been another solution.

The bathroom trash container under the sink fell out and was like that long before my flight. The plane smelled of canned fish and floor was Deteriorating

I behave had better flights this one was old and poor

If they actually let me fly. I was rerouted to United and there was no Alaska airlines reps at all. Then the lady who worked the delta counter told me to go away and figure things out myself. Horrible experience.

Santa Barbara is a super small and easy airport. Breezed through rental car return, breezed through Security, ordered a coffee and muffin and to my gate in less than 30 minutes. Maybe because it was a small airport we got the oldest plane. Hardly any overhead space and absolutely zero internet. Its NFL Sunday man! That hurt.

We were delay because so many bags needed to be gate checked and it was disappointing not to have outlets in the seats for such a long flight.

Boarding, time to take off, in flight offerings, and staff were all great. I recommend using UA for this short flight.

My return flight to Honolulu (UA 1170) was on a 777-200. I’d forgotten the weird seating arrangement in first-class (2-2-2); I was in 1B, so I faced the passenger in 1C. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the flight computer, so we left LA an hour late (6:05pm). The meal I chose was Korean BBQ Glazed short rib. It was served with a nice salad and fried rice. This meal was better than breakfast on the outgoing leg. All in all, a decent flying experience. Ratings: 777: 3.75, food: 3.5, service: 5 (out of 5).

Great staff. Clean plane, but we were delayed for more than an hour due to maintenance issues and had to board another plane.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Delays!!! Maintain your planes so your customers don’t have to sit on their assess for over an hour on the tarmac!! Also, United app is buggy. Videos did not load. Overall a miserable experience. Flight crew was awesome though.

My fi t er t esed to Denver was cancelled and need to schechedule

The crew was great! The issue for me is the aircraft. The Airbus A32x is just not comfortable enough and the entertainment delivery via personal devices is problematic.

This flight left LAX on time and arrived early in HNL. The flight crew was excellent, no issues with service or attentiveness. My issue is with the A321neo ... First class should be renamed business class as the seats are not that comfortable. And, having to use my phone as the entertainment device is just not acceptable ... I'm not going to carry a tablet so I can watch a movie. The music choices are limited, at least IMO.

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

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