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Cheapest round-trip
$469
Typical prices: $493-$636
United Airlines
Tue 2/6Fri 2/9
SBA - LEX • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Lexington. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 29% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $423 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington (SBA-LEX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Lexington

Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
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5:30 am - 5:17 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
8h 47m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:00 am - 10:01 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
14h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$469United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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1:10 pm - 10:21 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:45 am - 1:17 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$479United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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6:15 am - 8:32 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
11h 17m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:45 am - 1:17 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$484United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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10:45 am - 11:56 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
10h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:00 am - 10:01 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
14h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$489United Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Thu, Dec 31
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10:01 am - 11:57 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
10h 56m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
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1:36 pm - 9:59 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$540American Airlines
Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Dec 31
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10:01 am - 11:46 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
10h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:36 pm - 9:59 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$595American Airlines
Tue, Dec 29 - Thu, Dec 31
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7:02 pm - 9:00 amSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
10h 58m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
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1:36 pm - 9:59 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$644American Airlines
Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Dec 31
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12:40 pm - 10:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:36 pm - 9:59 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$689American Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Thu, Dec 31
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12:40 pm - 10:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:36 pm - 9:59 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$699American Airlines
Tue, Dec 29 - Thu, Dec 31
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12:40 pm - 10:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:36 pm - 9:59 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$699American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to Lexington flights

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington start at $469. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $493 to $636. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $469 on United Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Barbara to Lexington flights

Low season

August
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Lexington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Barbara to Lexington flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Santa Barbara to Lexington route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $494 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $636: a $142 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Santa Barbara to Lexington?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Lexington takes 0h 00m, covering 1,966 miles.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Barbara to Lexington 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 $469 to $2,570. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Barbara to Lexington?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 46m, compared with 7h 09m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 48m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Lexington?

    Lexington 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 car rental options are available at Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)?

    Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Barbara to Lexington flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington range from $493 to $636, with an average of $571 over the past 12 months. Anything below $493 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to Lexington flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $494 - about $142 less than Wednesday (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Barbara to Lexington trip for February. Fares historically average $403 round-trip in that month - typically $266 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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