Find deals on flights from Santa Barbara from $62

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/31. 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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Sat 11/4
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Where can I fly from Santa Barbara?

Prices from SBA, departing Sat 10/28 and returning Sat 11/4

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$62
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Denver

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Santa Barbara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Santa Barbara to the following destinations at these prices or less: Denver $236 one-way - $364 round-trip; Phoenix $199 one-way - $386 round-trip; San Francisco $156 one-way - $278 round-trip
  • Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be June and July. The cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara is January.
  • Morning departure is around 1% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) serves not only the city of Santa Barbara, California, but also other nearby cities like Naples, Isla Vista, and Conception. This airport is not currently a hub for any major airlines.
  • If you are leaving early in the morning from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), it is a good idea to book a hotel room nearby to skip the stressful morning transfer. There are not any hotels directly at the airport, but there are many nearby that offer free shuttles to the terminal, including Hampton Inn Goleta/Santa Barbara.
  • If you are flying out of Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and will need to park your car at the airport while you’re gone, you have several options to choose from: long-term parking, short-term parking, and economy parking. Long-term parking and economy parking will be the best and cheapest options for longer trips. It is not possible to reserve a space in advance.
  • If you are trying to reach the east coast of the US, you should be aware that there are currently no direct flights to that area of the country. Depending on the airline you travel with, you will likely have a layover in another west coast city or in Dallas (DFW) before reaching your final destination.
  • There are four airlines that operate from the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Southwest serves the widest range of destinations, while both Southwest and United often serve the largest number of daily departures.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking flights out of Santa Barbara

  • Where are some places I can fly to nonstop from Santa Barbara?

    There are several US cities you can reach via nonstop flights from Santa Barbara, most of these being in the western part of the US. You can fly to Oakland (OAK), Sacramento (SMF), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW), Portland (PDX), Phoenix (PHX), or Seattle (SEA).

  • Does Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) have a service animal relief area?

    Yes, SBA does have a relief area for pets and service animals, but it is important to note that the only one is located landside, just past the side entrance of the terminal. This means that once you pass through security, there is no place for your pet or service animal to relieve itself.

  • How can I make my flight from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) more sustainable?

    Those worried about sustainability on their journey should consider using public transport to arrive at the airport and to leave their destination airport. You should also consider booking direct flights to your final destination to cut down on takeoffs and landings during your trip. The most sustainable airlines operating from SBA are Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, so if possible, book your trip with them.

  • Does Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) have services for those with limited mobility?

    Yes, SBA is an ADA-compliant airport. Upon arrival, you will have access to accessible parking, wheelchair assistance, a service animal relief area, and access to the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program if needed. If you need to use these services, you should contact your airline in advance. 

  • Which are the most popular places to fly to from Santa Barbara?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Santa Barbara is Seattle/Tacoma Intl (8% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are San Francisco (7%) and New York (7%). Searches for flights from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (6%), to Denver Intl (5%) and to Phoenix (5%) are also popular.

  • What are the best deals and cheap flights from Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours was to Denver Intl ($62). The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara on KAYAK in the last 72 hours was to Denver Intl ($124). Other cheap flights from Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours include flights to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl ($177 round-trip), to Seattle/Tacoma Intl ($197 round-trip) and to San Francisco ($200 round-trip).

  • Which cities can I fly to direct from Santa Barbara?

    There are many destinations you can fly to non-stop from Santa Barbara. The most popular are:
    Flights to San Francisco
    Flights to Denver Intl
    Flights to Portland
  • What is the longest direct flight from Santa Barbara?

    The longest direct flight you can take from Santa Barbara is to Singapore, with a duration of 18 hours.

  • What is Santa Barbara also known as?

    Santa Barbara Airport’s airport code is SBA. It can also be referred to as Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Municipal.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Santa Barbara to Worldwide due to COVID-19?

    United Airlines, Southwest and Air Canada have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Santa Barbara to Worldwide. Confirm policies on booking site.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 your destination with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara?

    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 from Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Book cheap domestic flights from Santa Barbara

Recent round-trip flight deals

12/9Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 27mSBA-DEN
12/14Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 41mDEN-SBA
$124
11/1Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 27mSBA-DEN
11/5Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 41mDEN-SBA
$174
12/9Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 28mSBA-DEN
12/14Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 41mDEN-SBA
$176
10/28Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 46mSBA-DEN
11/1Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 50mDEN-SBA
$177
12/12Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 19mSBA-LAS
12/19Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
3h 59mLAS-SBA
$177
10/27Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 43mSBA-SEA
11/3Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 35mSEA-SBA
$197
10/28Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 44mSBA-SEA
10/30Mon
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 36mSEA-SBA
$198
12/12Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 36mSBA-DEN
1/6Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 46mDEN-SBA
$202
1/29Mon
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 44mSBA-SEA
2/2Fri
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 28mSEA-SBA
$208
10/28Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 44mSBA-SEA
10/29Sun
1 stopAlaska Airlines
4h 26mSEA-SBA
$218

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Recent one-way flight deals

10/31Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 28mSBA-DEN
$62
10/27Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 31mSBA-DEN
$87
1/27Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 01mSBA-LAS
$88
11/4Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 04mSBA-LAS
$89
10/26Thu
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 44mSBA-SEA
$89
10/31Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 46mSBA-DEN
$89
1/29Mon
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 44mSBA-SEA
$104
11/1Wed
2 stopsMultiple Airlines
12h 02mSBA-SFO
$181
10/3Tue
1 stopSouthwest
5h 50mSBA-DAL
$252
10/3Tue
2 stopsSouthwest
7h 45mSBA-DAL
$257

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Last minute flights from Santa Barbara to Anywhere

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

10/3Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 11mSBA-SEA
10/4Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 31mSEA-SBA
$277
9/30Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 35mSBA-SEA
10/2Mon
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 36mSEA-SBA
$278
10/3Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 45mSBA-SEA
10/10Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 59mSEA-SBA
$307
9/30Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 22mSBA-SEA
10/2Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 25mSEA-SBA
$317
10/3Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 44mSBA-SEA
10/4Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
4h 26mSEA-SBA
$338
10/2Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 27mSBA-SFO
10/11Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 47mSFO-SBA
$365
10/3Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 14mSBA-DEN
10/3Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 55mDEN-SBA
$397
10/2Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 27mSBA-SFO
10/16Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 14mSFO-SBA
$400
10/2Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 38mSBA-LAS
10/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 42mLAS-SBA
$432
10/3Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 34mSBA-PHX
10/4Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
19h 36mPHX-SBA
$547

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Book cheap international flights from Santa Barbara

Recent round-trip flight deals

2/1Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 10mSBA-CUN
2/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 09mCUN-SBA
$361
11/26Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 21mSBA-CUN
11/30Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 52mCUN-SBA
$413
2/1Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 24mSBA-CUN
2/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 30mCUN-SBA
$425
3/7Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 41mSBA-CUN
3/11Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 59mCUN-SBA
$637
11/26Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 45mSBA-CUN
11/30Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 48mCUN-SBA
$639
3/7Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 41mSBA-CUN
3/11Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 54mCUN-SBA
$641
10/11Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 18mSBA-CUN
10/18Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 53mCUN-SBA
$646
10/11Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 18mSBA-CUN
10/18Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
24h 12mCUN-SBA
$650
10/11Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 07mSBA-CUN
10/18Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 42mCUN-SBA
$653
3/7Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 51mSBA-CUN
3/11Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 26mCUN-SBA
$694

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Flights from Santa Barbara to Anywhere

Departure:

Santa Barbara (SBA)United States

Return flight deals:

Anywhere - Santa Barbara

Cabin classes:

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