$190 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island

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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona1 stop$379
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona1 stop$379

Book Cheap Santa Barbara to The Big Island Plane Tickets

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

Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 2:31 pmSBA-KOA
11h 26m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 9:38 amKOA-SBA
9h 53m1 stop
$379American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 5:43 pmSBA-KOA
13h 13m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:32 pm - 10:32 amKOA-SBA
10h 00m1 stop
$384Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 5:43 pmSBA-KOA
13h 13m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:11 pm - 10:32 amKOA-SBA
12h 21m2 stops
$390Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 5:43 pmSBA-KOA
13h 13m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:32 pm - 7:49 pmKOA-SBA
19h 17m2 stops
$457Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 11:16 amSBA-KOA
18h 37m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:32 pm - 10:32 amKOA-SBA
10h 00m1 stop
$465Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
1:01 pm - 2:04 pmSBA-KOA
28h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 6:39 pmKOA-SBA
17h 44m1 stop
$528American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 8
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 5:34 pmSBA-KOA
14h 44m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:47 pm - 4:07 pmKOA-SBA
15h 20m2 stops
$576Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 5:34 pmSBA-KOA
14h 44m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:47 pm - 4:05 pmKOA-SBA
15h 18m2 stops
$588Delta
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:00 pmSBA-KOA
9h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:59 pmKOA-SBA
7h 49m1 stop
$693United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:21 pmSBA-KOA
16h 21m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 10:14 pmKOA-SBA
20h 24m1 stop
$709United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to The Big Island flights

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

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Barbara to The Big Island?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $595, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to The Big Island?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island, 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 The Big Island is February, when tickets cost $463 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $848 and $781 respectively.


Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$190
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

FAQs - booking The Big Island flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to The Big Island?

    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 The Big Island.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Santa Barbara to The Big Island 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 The Big Island?

    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 from Santa Barbara to The Big Island with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to The Big Island?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to The Big Island is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $615 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to The Big Island is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $625.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Santa Barbara to The Big Island

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to The Big Island. 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 The Big Island? 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 8896 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

6.0 GoodLeilani, Jul 2025SFO - KOA
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I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

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