SBA - HNL

$249 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Honolulu departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$460
Typical prices: $713-$597
Southwest
Wed 9/2Wed 9/9
SBA - HNL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$249
Overall average: $293
Southwest
Tue 5/19
SBA - HNL • 1 stop
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $498 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Honolulu. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Portland (PDX)
Cheapest • Avg $616 (round-trip)
San Francisco (SFO)
Shortest trip • 8h 19m (one-way)
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 20% price drop
September
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu (SBA-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu 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 Honolulu

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 9:20 pm
SBA
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HNL
13h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:20 pm - 11:55 am
HNL
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SBA
10h 35m
1 stop
$460Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 9:15 pm
SBA
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HNL
10h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:20 pm - 11:55 am
HNL
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SBA
10h 35m
1 stop
$466Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 9:15 pm
SBA
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HNL
10h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 9:20 pm
HNL
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SBA
10h 10m
2 stops
$471Southwest
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 7:49 pm
SBA
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HNL
8h 29m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 9:17 am
HNL
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SBA
8h 37m
1 stop
$498United Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
United Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 10:04 pm
SBA
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HNL
10h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:53 pm - 9:17 am
HNL
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SBA
7h 24m
1 stop
$527United Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:26 pm
SBA
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HNL
9h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:51 pm - 9:05 am
HNL
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SBA
8h 14m
1 stop
$530American Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 9:10 pm
SBA
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HNL
13h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 pm - 12:55 pm
HNL
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SBA
12h 55m
1 stop
$533Southwest
Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 13
United Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 9:43 pm
SBA
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HNL
8h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:01 pm - 11:52 am
HNL
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SBA
9h 51m
1 stop
$535United Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 9:10 pm
SBA
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HNL
13h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:20 pm - 12:55 pm
HNL
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SBA
11h 35m
2 stops
$538Southwest
Wed, May 20 - Mon, May 25
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 7:49 pm
SBA
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HNL
8h 29m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 9:17 am
HNL
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SBA
8h 37m
1 stop
$539United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Honolulu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu 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 Honolulu?

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 Honolulu departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu, 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 Honolulu is April, where tickets cost $540 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $844 and $800 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$249
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu

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Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Honolulu

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Honolulu was $249 for a one-way ticket and $498 for a round-trip.

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

    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 Honolulu?

    Santa Barbara airport is called Santa Barbara and the only airport in Honolulu is Honolulu.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    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 Honolulu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu 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 Honolulu?

    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 Honolulu with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and HNL 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 Honolulu?

    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 Honolulu from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Santa Barbara to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9643 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

10.0 ExcellentHartaj, Apr 2026
SFO - RDU
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It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

It was a more comfortable seat don't get stuck in middle, makes for uncomfortable situation

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Santa Barbara to Honolulu

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Santa Barbara (SBA)
Honolulu (HNL)