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Cheapest round-trip
$379
Typical prices: $493-$634
United Airlines
Fri 1/12Sat 1/20
SBA - LEX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$379
Typical prices: $368-$368
United Airlines
Sun 11/18
SBA - LEX • 1 stop
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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February
Cheapest • 22% price drop
March
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

Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20
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12:55 pm - 10:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:20 am - 1:05 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$379United Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20
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12:55 pm - 10:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:20 am - 5:41 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$384United Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 5
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2:17 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:50 am - 7:53 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
12h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$384United Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20
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10:55 am - 10:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
8h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
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10:50 am - 6:04 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
$389United Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 5
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6:20 am - 8:38 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
11h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:50 am - 5:41 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$389United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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12:55 pm - 10:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:20 am - 1:05 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$499United Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 30
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7:08 pm - 9:03 amSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
10h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
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1:36 pm - 10:23 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$724American Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 5
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6:00 am - 10:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
13h 20m3 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Albuquerque Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:05 am - 12:21 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$990American 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 typically range from $493 to $634. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $379, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Barbara to Lexington flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$379
Beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 11% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Lexington

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

  • 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

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

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Lexington takes 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.

  • 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 $634, with an average of $518 over the past 12 months. Anything below $493 counts as a good deal.

  • 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 $379 to $3,307. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Barbara to Lexington looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Barbara to Lexington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $532, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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 averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • 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).

  • 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) - 82% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Santa Barbara to Lexington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $476 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $686, a difference of $210.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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 31m 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.

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 are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $476, about $210 less than Thursday fares (31% 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 $283 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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