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Cheapest round-trip
$385
Typical prices: $404-$598
American Airlines
Sat 9/15Wed 9/19
SBA - MIA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$193
Typical prices: $189-$328
American Airlines
Wed 10/3
SBA - MIA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Miami. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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September
Cheapest • 34% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $426 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 7h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Miami (SBA-MIA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Miami

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MIA Miami
8h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 11:46 amMIA  Miami-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$385American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 11:59 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MIA Miami
8h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 11:35 amMIA  Miami-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$385American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:54 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MIA Miami
7h 24m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:45 pmMIA  Miami-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$385American Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 5:13 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MIA Miami
18h 49m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 10:12 amMIA  Miami-SBA Santa Barbara
18h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$399Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:56 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MIA Miami
7h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 9:56 pmMIA  Miami-SBA Santa Barbara
13h 26m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
$419United Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 26
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:55 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MIA Miami
12h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 1:50 pmMIA  Miami-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 26m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
$431United Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 15
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 11:50 amSBA  Santa Barbara-MIA Miami
18h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 11:10 pmMIA  Miami-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$436Southwest
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 11:45 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-MIA Miami
11h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 6:25 pmMIA  Miami-SBA Santa Barbara
15h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$436Southwest
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 6:22 amSBA  Santa Barbara-MIA Miami
10h 32m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
6:55 am - 12:00 pmMIA  Miami-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 05m1 stop Salt Lake City
$472Delta
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 6:22 amSBA  Santa Barbara-MIA Miami
10h 32m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
6:55 am - 12:00 pmMIA  Miami-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 05m1 stop Salt Lake City
$472Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to Miami flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Santa Barbara to Miami with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Miami start at $385. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $404 to $598. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $385 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Miami?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Miami, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 49% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Miami at $320 round-trip.
  • May ($746) and November ($561) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 133% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Santa Barbara to Miami flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$193
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Miami

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Miami

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami?

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Miami usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Miami (MIA).

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Barbara to Miami.

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

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 2% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) 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 Miami?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Santa Barbara to Miami route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $402 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $727, a difference of $325. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Miami?

    Some of the most popular sights in Miami are Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace. These are among the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

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

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Miami takes 0h 00m, covering 2,420 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Santa Barbara to Miami?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Barbara to Miami:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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

    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 Miami 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 $385 to $1,251. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Santa Barbara to Miami are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $210, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 33m, compared with 7h 52m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 22m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

    Miami 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 Miami Airport (MIA)?

    Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Boutique Rent a Car
    · Budget
    · Dollar
    · Alamo
    · Hertz

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

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Miami range from $404 to $598, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $404 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to Miami 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 Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $402 - about $325 less than Saturday (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Barbara to Miami trip for September. Fares historically average $320 round-trip in that month - typically $426 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Miami Airport.
    - La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport East
    - Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon
    - Red Roof PLUS+ Miami Airport

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Santa Barbara (SBA)
Miami (MIA)