SBA - MCI

$141 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

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 Kansas City departing on 5/2. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Kansas City, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Barbara to Kansas City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$281
Southwest
Wed 4/15Sat 4/18
SBA - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$141
Typical prices: $143-$218
United Airlines
Sat 5/2
SBA - MCI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $281 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Kansas City. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $286 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City (SBA-MCI)

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

Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 1:00 pm
SBA
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MCI
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 9:05 pm
MCI
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SBA
5h 30m
1 stop
$281Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 1:00 pm
SBA
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MCI
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:45 am - 5:35 pm
MCI
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SBA
8h 50m
2 stops
$286Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
12:26 pm - 12:07 am
SBA
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MCI
9h 41m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:33 pm - 11:19 pm
MCI
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SBA
10h 46m
2 stops
$292American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Mon, May 18
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:30 pm
SBA
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MCI
5h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:05 pm - 11:25 pm
MCI
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SBA
5h 20m
1 stop
$306Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 12:46 am
SBA
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MCI
5h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 11:59 am
MCI
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SBA
7h 19m
1 stop
$326Delta
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 1:38 pm
SBA
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MCI
5h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 4:12 pm
MCI
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SBA
12h 32m
2 stops
$331Delta
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 9:25 am
SBA
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MCI
14h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 am
MCI
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SBA
7h 59m
2 stops
$336Delta
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 1:20 pm
SBA
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MCI
5h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 11:59 am
MCI
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SBA
7h 19m
1 stop
$341Delta
Sat, May 16 - Mon, May 18
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:30 pm
SBA
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MCI
5h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:55 pm - 11:25 pm
MCI
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SBA
7h 30m
2 stops
$342Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 4:56 pm
SBA
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MCI
7h 31m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:29 pm
MCI
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SBA
13h 14m
1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Kansas City flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Santa Barbara to Kansas City were found on Southwest ($281) and American Airlines ($292).

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$141
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Kansas City was $141 for a one-way ticket and $281 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Kansas City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Kansas City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $458 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $286 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Kansas City.

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

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

    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 Kansas City with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and MCI 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 Kansas City?

    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 Kansas City 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 4 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Kansas City

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

We departed early and made up time in the air allowing us to arrive 30 minutes early. Capt was incredibly genuine and thanked every passenger for flying with Delta. Completely humble and professional!

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

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.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

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