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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
New York1 stop$262
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$264
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$177
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$171
Miami
Miami1 stop$273
Boston
Boston1 stop$227
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$272
Denver
Denvernonstop$227
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$134
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$267
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$207
San Diego
San Diegononstop$100
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$345
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$261
New York
New York1 stop$262
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$264
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$177
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$171
Miami
Miami1 stop$273
Boston
Boston1 stop$227
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$272
Denver
Denvernonstop$227
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$134
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$267
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$207
San Diego
San Diegononstop$100
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$345
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$261
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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 $100
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from $134
• Portland (PDX) from $134
• San Francisco (SFO) from $171
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) from $177

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 $397. Prices are highest in July, when average flight costs increase to around $488.

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

Book your flights 9 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 44% 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) from $177
• Sacramento Intl (SMF) from $319
• Portland (PDX) from $329

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 $436. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $489.

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 27% 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 $336 (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 $336 to $600.

  • What are the main airports serving the United States?

    The United States has 50 airports. The three busiest are San Francisco (SFO) (9% 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
    • Alaska Airlines
    • American Airlines
    • Delta

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

    You can fly nonstop from Santa Barbara to 11 destinations in the United States. Some of the most popular among KAYAK travelers include San Francisco, Denver, Seattle, Las Vegas and Chicago.

  • 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) from $256.

  • 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, Premium 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 9 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 44% 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 13034 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

My ticket was mistakenly not ticketed properly and I had to buy another ticket and you haven't reimburse me yet.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2026
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My ticket was mistakenly not ticketed properly and I had to buy another ticket and you haven't reimburse me yet.

Smooth boarding process and comfy seats! Will definitely fly Alaska Airlines again!

Sort flight, helpful staff. A special thank you for allowing me to board early, I'm almost ninety and I have problems lifting , was able to get done. Thank You

The flight attendant for first class was excellent. Very attentive to the needs of the passengers The time scheduled for the connection flight on to Kona was too short and we missed that flight. But another flight was only an hour later. But it should have been scheduled that was in the first place.

Boarding was well organized, seats comfortable & it was a very pleasant flight

Stop with the fake cheerfulness and the too often expressed sentiment that all you care about is our safety. Bull…. You use that as an excuse to keep us cowering in our seats. How about you go back to the old standby of telling the truth… like why you overbook, why you are delayed, why we don’t get vouchers for your screwups.

No communication on fact flight was delayed. Sat in sweltering plane for 45 min without explanation. Sat on airplane without explanation again after landing.understand delays happen but lack of communication and concern for my lost time was disappointing

Low cost, but I think I really wanted an aisle seat, and I could not easily get one. The return leg might be easier.

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.

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.

Southwest has been a nightmare. Delayed flights, missed connections, systems down. Never again am I flying southwest.

had to check bag at gate when there was still overhead bin space. As usual the WIFI didn't really work.

The Southwest airline was ok. A big thank you to Kayak team (David), who worked with me on Sunday afternoon to rebook my travel from Burbank, CA, to CVG. My original flight on Sunday was delayed, so I had to cancel Sunday flight and rebook my travel to Monday. Could not have done it without help from David from Kayak team. Ante Soda GE Aerospace

Seated at front bulkhead for a smidge extra leg room away from home and on flight back home. Away crew was very proactive about assuring our carryons had space close behind us (because no seat in front of us our personal items had to be in a small bin overhead). They actively required passengers place overhead luggage on its side so more items could fit in bins. Home crew made no such efforts. I had to struggle back rows to get overhead bags upon landing, no crew help then either, and some disgruntled passengers as I and others retrieved our bags. There was a system that worked pretty well. The home bound crew just didn't feel like working.

Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

Great job Southwest! My family doesn't fly often but we felt safe the whole time.

Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

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!

Seemingly unnecessary delays were compounded by a lack of communication from the flight crew which turned a four hour delay into an overly stressful experience.

I think the crew makes way too many announcements that are: 1) hard to hear in some cases and 2) repetitive. This detracts from entertainment and concentration if working or reading.

Seats were old and very uncomfortable. Coach seating is way too tight

WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

I was impressed with how quickly the baggage transfers were made.

The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.

Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.

Flight was delayed at airport with large backlog and WiFi was spotty

Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

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.

Excellent. I had a medical emergency on flight SNA-ORD and the attendants were very helpful.

Smooth flight, easy boarding process. Made up time in the air with initial delay due to weather pass through

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

I was truly shocked at how poor this flight went. The crew was not friendly during the checking process. The asked for people to gate check and were rude about it. They didn't handle my luggage with care. When I got to my seat I noticed a large section of the ceiling vent area was, no joke, TAPED TOGETHER WITH CLEAR PACKING TAPE! To add insult to injury, the back rest button was disabled on my seat and all the seats I could see. The wifi, never connected for me, despite troubleshooting it for a while. I did everything from restarting my wifi/phone to forgetting the network and restarting the app. But that didn't stop the mandatory 2 ads from playing every single time. Even the bags took over 45 mins to arrive at the carousel. Everything about this flight was a flop and I am beginning to notice that some of these events are becoming a trend. Perhaps it's time I switch loyalty programs.

Little communication with passengers after sitting over 1 hour for a maintenance issue Then we had to deplane- no crew communication Poor gate information after deplaned WiFi would not connect AT ALL

Had to pay for WiFi, delayed start, and sat on the runway forever.

On time and stellar premium class service. Not liking non LCD display in seat backs - miss the convenience of not using your own device.

It was my first time flying with Alaska Airlines and it was a pleasure!

Plane had mechanical issues. We had to de plane and board a different plane and were an hour late

More space for economy, and the bathroom size is only for people with size XS

We enjoy the professionalism and cleanliness of the staff and aircraft. We are grateful to the experiences pilots and flight crew

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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