SBA - TPA

$177 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 4/5. 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
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
$322
Overall average: $451
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/15Tue 5/19
SBA - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$177
Typical prices: $246-$298
United Airlines
Sun 4/5
SBA - TPA • 1 stop
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Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $322 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Nonstop flights
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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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Los Angeles (LAX)
Cheapest • Avg $382 (round-trip)
Dallas (DFW)
Shortest trip • 6h 11m (one-way)
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 22% price drop
February
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tampa

Fri, May 15 - Tue, May 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 6:19 pm
SBA
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TPA
23h 18m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:54 pm - 11:55 pm
TPA
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SBA
9h 01m
1 stop
$322Alaska Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Tue, May 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 6:19 pm
SBA
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TPA
23h 18m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:54 pm - 11:55 pm
TPA
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SBA
9h 01m
1 stop
$332Alaska Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 7:20 am
SBA
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TPA
9h 13m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 11:45 pm
TPA
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SBA
17h 09m
1 stop
$351Alaska Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Tue, May 19
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 6:58 am
SBA
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TPA
9h 08m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:14 pm
TPA
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SBA
8h 14m
1 stop
$365United Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Tue, May 19
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 5:55 pm
SBA
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TPA
8h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:39 pm
TPA
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SBA
9h 39m
2 stops
$370United Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:54 pm
SBA
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TPA
12h 54m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 2:16 pm
TPA
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SBA
7h 40m
1 stop
$392Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:54 pm
SBA
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TPA
12h 54m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 11:45 pm
TPA
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SBA
17h 09m
1 stop
$403Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jun 29 - Sat, Jul 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 5:15 pm
SBA
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TPA
23h 05m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 11:11 pm
TPA
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SBA
6h 36m
1 stop
$423Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 9
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 4:50 pm
SBA
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TPA
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 9:55 am
TPA
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SBA
6h 40m
1 stop
$425Southwest
Tue, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 6:35 pm
SBA
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TPA
24h 25m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 2:33 pm
TPA
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SBA
21h 58m
1 stop
$428Alaska Airlines
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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 August, where tickets cost $330 (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 seasonMay
Cheapest flight$177
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in 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 $177 for a one-way ticket and $322 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 $462 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 $426 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 4301 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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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.

4.0 OkayDaniel, Feb 2026
LGB - PHX
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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.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

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.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

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.

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

UGH I HAD TO MISS MY FIRST FLIGHT TO TAMPA CAUSE OF THE 10 MINUTE DELAY OF THE ORLANDO TO MIAMI ONE SO THEY HAD ME GET ANOTHER TICKET. I AM NOT HAPPY AT ALL BECAUSE IT MADE ME MISS MY CONNECTING FLIGHT FROM TAMPA TO LONDON AND FORCED ME TO MISS A DAY AT MY ROOM IN THE UK.

Wish they didnt delay off-boarding for 10 minutes so i could connect to my flight from miami to tampa

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