SBA - TPA

$159 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa

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 Tampa departing on 3/30. 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 Tampa, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$317
Overall average: $452
United Airlines
Fri 4/17Mon 4/20
SBA - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Overall average: $205
United Airlines
Mon 3/30
SBA - TPA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $317 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Tampa. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $382 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 11m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 36% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa (SBA-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tampa

Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
United Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 5:42 am
SBA
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TPA
10h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:58 pm
TPA
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SBA
8h 03m
1 stop
$317United Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 5
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 12:12 am
SBA
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TPA
8h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 11:48 am
TPA
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SBA
9h 13m
1 stop
$321American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 12:40 am
SBA
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TPA
12h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 12:00 pm
TPA
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SBA
8h 45m
1 stop
$322Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 12:40 am
SBA
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TPA
12h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 11:25 pm
TPA
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SBA
10h 00m
2 stops
$328Southwest
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 10:45 pm
SBA
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TPA
13h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 12:05 am
TPA
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SBA
9h 20m
1 stop
$332Southwest
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 10:45 pm
SBA
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TPA
13h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:45 pm - 10:35 pm
TPA
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SBA
8h 50m
2 stops
$338Southwest
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 5:50 pm
SBA
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TPA
9h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 12:05 am
TPA
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SBA
9h 20m
1 stop
$342Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 5:50 pm
SBA
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TPA
9h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 11:25 pm
TPA
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SBA
10h 00m
2 stops
$347Southwest
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 4:10 pm
SBA
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TPA
6h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 11:25 pm
TPA
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SBA
10h 00m
2 stops
$352Southwest
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 3:10 pm
SBA
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TPA
6h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 12:05 am
TPA
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SBA
9h 20m
1 stop
$357Southwest
Booking Insights

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa, 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 Tampa is May, where tickets cost $264 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $522 and $482 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$159
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa was $159 for a one-way ticket and $317 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $453 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $398 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Tampa.

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

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

    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 Tampa with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and TPA 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 Tampa?

    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 Tampa 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 Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa. 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 Tampa? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4317 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Plane from partner PSA was filthy. Plastic needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Really disgusting to look at and wonder about cleanliness of parts less visible.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

It was a train wreck but on an airplane. First off, flight was delayed then we board only to hear two announcements, First weather delays in Orlando and second backup battery warning on emergency lights. After sitting on the plane for almost 2 hours they have us deplane due to the maintenance issue. We were told they were getting another plane. In the mean time, I notice another American- Orlando flight and ask the gate agent if I can switch. He says he cant help me and I'd have to walk to A13 from A37. Really!? I get down there and get a seat only to get an announcement my original flight was RE-boarding. The Then inflight there's no communication and I notice on flightaware were circling over the Gulf of America. I call the flight attendant and of course she has no clue and apparently 5m later the pilot finally tells us about another delay. Why does American always have these service and delay issues? They are my LAST choice in flights now!

Flight boarded, departed and landed on time. Excellent service from flight attendant in FIRST

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

Old equipment, needs upgrade and seat comfort. Internet didn't work 75% or the time.

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