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Cheapest round-trip
$377
Typical prices: $387-$531
American Airlines
Mon 11/19Fri 11/23
SBA - SAF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$350
Typical prices: $239-$339
American Airlines
Wed 12/19
SBA - SAF • 1 stop
When to travel
July
Cheapest • 13% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $454 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe (SBA-SAF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 6:25 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
4h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:16 pm - 3:48 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 32m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$377American Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:49 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
6h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 1:05 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$389United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
United Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 8:33 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
6h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 1:05 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$389United Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 2
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:12 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
4h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:05 pm - 10:23 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 18m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$424American Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 12:49 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
26h 14m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 1:05 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$512United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
United Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 8:33 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
6h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:56 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
11h 56m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$513United Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 2
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:12 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
4h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:05 am - 6:38 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
13h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$789American Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 25
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6:00 am - 11:12 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
4h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:24 pm - 11:50 amSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
19h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$932American Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 25
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:12 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
4h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:24 pm - 9:31 amSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
17h 07m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$949American Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 25
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:21 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
11h 21m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 9:31 amSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
17h 07m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$1,432American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to Santa Fe flights

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe typically range from $387 to $531. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $377, on American Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Barbara to Santa Fe flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$350
Beat the crowds with an average 80% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 53% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe

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

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

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

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 26m and 6h 36m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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 Santa Fe flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe range from $387 to $531, with an average of $432 over the past 12 months. Anything below $387 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe 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 $377 to $1,432. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $470, which is 76% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Fe Airport (SAF)?

    Santa Fe Airport (SAF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis
    • Budget
    • National

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

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Santa Fe (SAF).

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

    Connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe most commonly pass through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 85% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $341 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $590, a difference of $249.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 6h 36m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

    Santa Fe is 1 hour ahead of Santa Barbara (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to Santa Fe 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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $341, about $249 less than Saturday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Barbara to Santa Fe trip for July. Fares historically average $374 round-trip in that month - typically $638 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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