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$199 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia departing on 5/19. 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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$442
Typical prices: $553-$379
Southwest
Tue 9/29Thu 10/1
SBA - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$199
Typical prices: $161-$235
American Airlines
Tue 5/19
SBA - PHL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $442 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Philadelphia. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $313 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 16m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 38% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia (SBA-PHL)

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

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 4:30 pm
SBA
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PHL
6h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:25 pm
PHL
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SBA
8h 45m
1 stop
$442Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 8:55 pm
SBA
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PHL
11h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:25 pm
PHL
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SBA
8h 45m
1 stop
$447Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 6:00 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 2:40 pm
PHL
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SBA
12h 15m
2 stops
$452Southwest
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
American Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 6:36 am
SBA
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PHL
8h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 9:59 pm
PHL
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SBA
7h 24m
1 stop
$475American Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Sun, May 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
SBA
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PHL
22h 45m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:37 pm
PHL
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SBA
14h 37m
1 stop
$487Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 13
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 6:00 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 10:40 am
PHL
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SBA
8h 40m
2 stops
$492Southwest
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 13
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 6:40 pm
SBA
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PHL
10h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 10:40 am
PHL
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SBA
8h 40m
2 stops
$497Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 9
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 6:00 pm
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PHL
8h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 3:45 pm
PHL
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SBA
13h 45m
2 stops
$498Southwest
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
American Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 6:36 am
SBA
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PHL
8h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:27 pm - 6:15 pm
PHL
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SBA
7h 48m
1 stop
$506American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 9:02 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:33 am
PHL
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SBA
8h 33m
1 stop
$507United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Philadelphia flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia is January, where tickets cost $347 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $928 and $727 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$199
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia was $199 for a one-way ticket and $442 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia?

    On your way to Philadelphia, you’ll fly out from Santa Barbara. You’ll be landing at Philadelphia.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $602 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $597 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Philadelphia.

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

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

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and PHL 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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia 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 3 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia. 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8463 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
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My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

4.0 OkayLisa, Apr 2026
MSP - PHL
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My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

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