SBA - PHL

$180 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 5/13. 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
$374
Typical prices: $338-$508
American Airlines
Wed 4/8Sat 4/11
SBA - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$180
Typical prices: $194-$321
Delta
Wed 5/13
SBA - PHL • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $374 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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January
Cheapest • 18% 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

Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
American Airlines Logo
1:27 pm - 12:11 am
SBA
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PHL
7h 44m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:13 am - 12:15 pm
PHL
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SBA
8h 02m
1 stop
$374American Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 6:05 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 9:05 pm
PHL
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SBA
11h 40m
2 stops
$379Southwest
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 5:50 pm
SBA
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PHL
9h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 9:05 pm
PHL
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SBA
11h 40m
2 stops
$385Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 20
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 5:38 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 am
PHL
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SBA
7h 55m
1 stop
$403Delta
Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 20
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 7:25 pm
SBA
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PHL
10h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 am
PHL
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SBA
7h 55m
1 stop
$408Delta
Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 20
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 8:20 pm
SBA
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PHL
11h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 11:30 pm
PHL
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SBA
10h 45m
2 stops
$414Southwest
Mon, May 11 - Sat, Jun 27
United Airlines Logo
6:53 pm - 8:00 am
SBA
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PHL
10h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 11:38 am
PHL
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SBA
8h 28m
1 stop
$418United Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Sat, Jun 27
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 6:05 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 11:20 pm
PHL
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SBA
12h 35m
2 stops
$434Southwest
Tue, May 12 - Sat, Jun 27
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:05 pm
SBA
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PHL
9h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 11:20 pm
PHL
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SBA
12h 35m
2 stops
$439Southwest
Mon, May 11 - Sat, Jun 27
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 5:55 pm
SBA
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PHL
8h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 11:20 pm
PHL
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SBA
12h 35m
2 stops
$474Southwest
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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 April.

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 $451 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $928 and $666 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$180
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% 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 $180 for a one-way ticket and $374 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Philadelphia, with Star Alliance 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 $508 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8088 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
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Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

10.0 ExcellentEric, Jan 2026
SFO - ATL
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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.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

the trip to madrid was uncomfortable with my legs touching the seat in front of me

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

The flight had a delay that made me being in a real rush to take the second flight. The delay was almost for 2 hours. They moved us from gate to gate in 4 times. Once I arrived to Philadelphia, I got to run thorough all the airport, as the train was already closed by that time. So I got sick with asthma for all the running I had to do. And I was the last one to board, when it was almost closed. So irresponsable with the people

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Overall, a good experience. The food, however, was subpar. The breakfast was a joke.

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