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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
New York
Newark1 stop$413
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$319
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$147
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$195
Miami
Miami1 stop$453
Boston
Boston1 stop$309
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$399
Denver
Denvernonstop$319
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$147
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stops$419
Dallas
Dallas1 stop$355
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$368
Houston
Houston2 stops$386
San Diego
San Diegononstop$117
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$492
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$500
New York
Newark1 stop$413
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$319
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$147
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$195
Miami
Miami1 stop$453
Boston
Boston1 stop$309
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$399
Denver
Denvernonstop$319
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$147
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stops$419
Dallas
Dallas1 stop$355
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$368
Houston
Houston2 stops$386
San Diego
San Diegononstop$117
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$492
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$500
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to the United States flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Santa Barbara to the United States cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Santa Barbara to the United States are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $441 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Santa Barbara to the United States right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Santa Barbara to the United States on KAYAK in the last week:

• San Diego (SAN) from $117
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from $147
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) from $147
• Portland (PDX) from $147
• Sacramento Intl (SMF) from $179

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to the United States?

January is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $403. Prices are highest in July, when average flight costs increase to around $492.

When is the best time to book flights from Santa Barbara to the United States?

Book your flights 4 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 42% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in the United States is the cheapest to fly to from Santa Barbara?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into the United States are:

• San Diego (SAN) (avg. price $178)
• Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld (BOI) (avg. price $316)
• Sacramento Intl (SMF) (avg. price $319)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to the United States?

Saturday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to the United States, while Sunday is the most expensive. Fares run about 19% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Santa Barbara to the United States?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the United States during the evening with average prices of $442. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $490.

Key details for Santa Barbara to the United States flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 20% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Flights from Santa Barbara to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Santa Barbara to the United States 
DAVIDFlew with United Airlines-Sep 2026
The SBA airport food options are very limited as the airport is small (6 gates). Cozy country feel to the airport.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2026
Check your flight the night before! My flight was canceled and rebooked but it is a common thing to have flights cancelled. The airport is small so going through TSA is fairly quick.
Odessa DelainaFlew with American Airlines-Dec 2024
Do not arrive more than 1 1/2 hours before departure. There wasn’t anyone to accept baggage and no seating available.

Your Santa Barbara to the United States flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to the United States?

    Yes. Fares from Santa Barbara to the United States are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $337 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Santa Barbara to the United States?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Santa Barbara to the United States have ranged from $337 to $605.

  • What are the main airports serving the United States?

    The United States has 700 airports. The three busiest are San Francisco (SFO) (12% of arrivals), Denver Intl (DEN) (5%) and Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) (4%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Santa Barbara to the United States?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 5 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • Southwest
    • American Airlines
    • Alaska Airlines
    • Delta

  • Where in the United States can I fly nonstop from Santa Barbara?

    You can fly nonstop from Santa Barbara to 12 destinations in the United States. Some of the most popular among KAYAK travelers include San Francisco, Denver, Seattle, San Diego and Las Vegas.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Santa Barbara to the United States?

    Yes, nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to the United States average $376 over the past 12 months. Flights with a layover can cost less, cheapest when connecting through Oakland (OAK) (avg. price $256) or Sacramento Intl (SMF) (avg. price $372).

  • How long is a flight from Santa Barbara to the United States?

    Nonstop flights take 1h 49m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 45m, from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Diego (SAN).

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Barbara to the United States?

    On flights from Santa Barbara to the United States you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the United States?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in the United States include:

    • Times Square
    • Universal Orlando Resort
    • New York City Center
    • San Antonio River Walk

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Santa Barbara to the United States?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to the United States departs at 5:00 am and the latest departs at 8:41 pm. Nonstop flights take about 1h 49m.

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to the United States flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 4 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 42% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for January when flights are typically cheapest and avoid July when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Saturday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Sunday cost about 19% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, San Diego (SAN) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Santa Barbara. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in New York, which is the most popular destination in the United States. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Las Vegas, Chicago and Orlando.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Santa Barbara to the United States nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Oakland (OAK) is usually the cheapest.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to the United States? 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 4221 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Terrible, decided to delay our flight since another flight require a flight captain

2.0 MediocreChih Hsuan, Nov 2026
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Terrible, decided to delay our flight since another flight require a flight captain

staff and crew were great but the flight delays for the last few flights are insane. After a long day of work and you will get a notification of flights delay is not the message we want to see. And for some reason it keeps happening often this year.

They delayed my flight all day but didn't try to reschedule me until all other options were gone. Ended up on a red eye. Not happy. Lesson learned, don't book the last flight from SJC to RDU.

Friendly crew. Snacks were carb-heavy. Flight was quite delaye

the flight was significantly delayed. Not much was done by the airline to compensate passengers

Boarding now takes twice as long since going with assigned seats.

Not exactly Southwest’s problem, but the new Burbank airport is not great. No restaurants open and tons of work still to be completed. Can’t believe they opened the airport in that condition.

Flight boarded 2.5 hours late (my second southwest flight of the day with late departure), the gate agent was grumpy and unhelpful. Said she was "tired so we aren't going to follow normal boarding order". No complaints about the actual flight crew.

I liked how it boarded fast. I do not like how the seats are just too narrow, and I’m not a big person.

Despite paying for an ‘upgraded’ seat in row 1, I had to put my luggage in the middle of the plane. Snacks were bleh and seat was small and uncomfortable and I am not large. Attendants were fine but not super helpful. Plane just seemed outdated.

This was the 3rd time in a row that my flight was late leaving or canceled. Other airlines seemed leave on time.

The experience was great. The flight attendants were friendly and helpful.

The flight was delayed multiple times and then finally it was late by 5 hours. I tried to be patient and then when I finally asked if there was an earlier flight to LA, I had just missed it. I would have appreciated an updated text or something to let me know that was an option earlier. It would have been better for me to get a bus to L.A. with that time!

Excellent service the whole trip! Flight was a little late on showing up for boarding but the flight arrived at our destination only a few minutes behind schedule, great work!

I didn't like the delays on the air plan I had a appointment/ meeting and of the delay I didn't make it

We waited to board while the plane was serviced and I was really annoyed that we sat waiting to board for two hours. Then we waited in line on the tarmac, then when we landed in Redmond we waited AGAIN for a gate to open. We had screaming babies on the flight whose parents did their best to minimize but these babies were exhausted from the waiting everywhere so it’s understandable. The plane crew was very gracious. I can’t wait to get off this plane.

We got updated to first class and it was a wonderful experience. The staff was so friendly and make my son's trip memorable

I haven't flown Alaska in years, so this is my first time in a long time. Both the outgoing and return flights were delayed, which affected my plans at the destination, which were time sensitive. I've flown Southwest dozens of times without delays, so to come to Alaska for just one round trip and have both of them be affected tells me I need to go back to Southwest. Other items: I tried to join an earlier flight, and was denied, even though online it showed seats available. Seems like this would have been an easy way to make things right. The in flight WiFi on the flight down was nice, I watched half a movie and was really looking forward to watching the 2nd half on the way back, but the plane didn't have the same options available, so I had to pay to watch the movie on my own streaming service. Irritating. Given the competitive nature of flying and choosing carriers, I thought Alaska had a better reputation for the little things like this.

Over all it was great. My original flight was canceled but they quickly rebooked me. I was frustrated because I had to cancel my entire plans for the day but all considered, not bad. The crew tried to keep us calm while we sat in the plane for was felt was an hour or so but they could use a bit of a script. The seats were comfortable and I would give it another try.

If they actually let me fly. I was rerouted to United and there was no Alaska airlines reps at all. Then the lady who worked the delta counter told me to go away and figure things out myself. Horrible experience.

being late for poor reasons, bad chairs, being regulated to a terrible gate in LAX

Great overall experience and use of the Delta One lounge was amazing!

I used by Skymiles to upgrade to First so that I could comfortably work using my laptop. But WiFi was intermittent and unavailable for long periods. I feel like I wasted 70,000 miles :(

Chairs don’t recline and the ones that do recline, barely do recline. It was most uncomfortable flight i ever been on.

Rude staff from baggage check to gate crew. Poor instructions. Inconsistent application of baggage rules.

Requested an aisle seat at the gate and got it. The staff so friendly

Had to deplane 2 x due to problems with plane. Delayed over 6 hours ans was given a $12 food credit which barely oaud for anything and limited to wear incoukd redeem.

more room in seats, larger snacks, more comms with delays

Gate agent and flight attendants were efficient, but more stern than warm.

The only issue is that the plane was HOT. This was not the case on my first flight so not sure why, but thankfully I had a portable fan with me. Everything else was great!

Deplorable not to have WiFi on 5 hr cross country flight and spend thousands of dollars

Check in went smoothly. Flight attendant who was assigned my area barely paid any attention to me! She acted as though she was extremely busy and flustered. Maybe she was new?! I told her to change the language on my screen, she said she’d come back to help me but never did so I was able to solve the problem on my own. She came back and said she’d made adjustments on her end. Highly doubt it because I found the setting to change the language! Also, I noticed everyone was eating before we landed so I pushed my help button and she never came so I got up to find her to ask her if I can have breakfast. She said they are not serving breakfast but I can have a sandwich. Yes, that was her response as I saw everyone eating breakfast!!!

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

One of my checked luggage was damaged. Cracked on the top by the handle.

Santa Barbara is a super small and easy airport. Breezed through rental car return, breezed through Security, ordered a coffee and muffin and to my gate in less than 30 minutes. Maybe because it was a small airport we got the oldest plane. Hardly any overhead space and absolutely zero internet. Its NFL Sunday man! That hurt.

We were delay because so many bags needed to be gate checked and it was disappointing not to have outlets in the seats for such a long flight.

Boarding, time to take off, in flight offerings, and staff were all great. I recommend using UA for this short flight.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Delays!!! Maintain your planes so your customers don’t have to sit on their assess for over an hour on the tarmac!! Also, United app is buggy. Videos did not load. Overall a miserable experience. Flight crew was awesome though.

My fi t er t esed to Denver was cancelled and need to schechedule

Flight was comfortable- just had to endure a 1 hr delay because of some maintenance issue. Happy that American Airlines does these final checks but just wish they would conduct this maintenance before the flights.

All good. Easy check in and boarding. Lovely flight crew

The crew was great! The issue for me is the aircraft. The Airbus A32x is just not comfortable enough and the entertainment delivery via personal devices is problematic.

The crew was dis respectful even in business class. I will not recommend AA to anyone and will also fly only when there is no choice

Totally uninformed of the situation. Not yet sure about compensation. Highly disappointed.

The flight was almost an hour delayed causing me to miss my connecting flight, then the rebooked flight was delayed a couple of hours. They also left my suitcase in the rain for hours ruining some items I had in there. They also just blew off my complaint. It was my absolute worst flight experience of all time:

It was decent, there was no WiFi on the flight but the FA’s gave everyone a warning once we boarded the plane. Unfortunately it didn't give me enough time to download my entertainment content.

American Airlines was horrible! The layover flight to DFW was delayed with no clear communication and for us having to stay the whole day which led to staying a night in Dallas was comped with 2 $12 dollar vouchers and a crappy hotel. We missed a whole day in Tokyo for our honeymoon and stressed the whole 24 hours. We were supposed to leave at the same time the following day, but that was delayed hours again. And instead of letting the delayed flight go first, they let the flight that was scheduled ahead of us. American should refund us the day wasted in Dallas that should have been in Tokyo! We had lost out on paid events that we can’t get refunded. When we finally did leave, it was a good flight. You would think that was the only issue with American but we from the LAX layover, we were delayed 6 hours and were given a $12 dollar voucher that covered a drink only. The only communication we were given then was that because they were delayed in a prior flight we were delayed again. I don’t understand why it was only with American that we had such a bad time with! They have definitely left a sour taste in our mouths for our honeymoon! And then they did send an email saying we could have 2K miles…. For what? To be delayed into another day and miss our flight again?

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

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