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Where can I fly from Santa Barbara?Prices from SBA, departing Fri 8/7 and returning Fri 8/14

Book Cheap International Flights from Santa Barbara

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara 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 international flight deals from Santa Barbara to anywhere

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Nov 9
Volaris Logo
12:46 am - 3:28 pm
LAX
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CUN
12h 42m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
10:43 am - 10:00 pm
CUN
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LAX
14h 17m
1 stop
$301Volaris
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
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7:17 pm - 10:03 am
LAX
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CUN
12h 46m
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12:49 pm - 11:06 pm
CUN
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LAX
12h 17m
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$302Volaris
Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 29
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12:37 am - 2:28 pm
LAX
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CUN
11h 51m
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9:50 pm - 8:57 am
CUN
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LAX
13h 07m
1 stop
$303Volaris
Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 25
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4:40 pm - 12:20 am
LAX
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MAD
22h 40m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 2:45 pm
MAD
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LAX
16h 05m
1 stop
$657TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
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4:40 pm - 12:20 am
LAX
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MAD
22h 40m
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:35 am - 1:30 pm
MAD
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LAX
15h 55m
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$659TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 15
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:40 pm - 12:20 am
LAX
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MAD
22h 40m
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 2:45 pm
MAD
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LAX
16h 05m
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$660TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
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5:30 pm - 8:10 pm
LAX
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CIA
17h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 4:20 pm
CIA
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LAX
29h 05m
2 stops
$767Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8
SWISS Logo
11:15 am - 6:40 pm
LAX
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LCY
23h 25m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
6:00 pm - 4:30 pm
LCY
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LAX
30h 30m
1 stop
$777SWISS
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
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11:30 am - 3:10 pm
LAX
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HND
34h 40m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:15 pm - 9:05 am
HND
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LAX
29h 50m
1 stop
$784China Eastern
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10
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12:30 pm - 3:10 pm
LAX
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HND
34h 40m
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8:15 pm - 9:05 am
HND
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LAX
29h 50m
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$788China Eastern

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Santa Barbara

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara 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 domestic flight deals from Santa Barbara

Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 29
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 7:00 am
SBA
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LAS
1h 15mnonstop
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12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
LAS
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SBA
1h 30mnonstop
$177Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 10:49 am
SBA
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SFO
1h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 8:11 pm
SFO
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SBA
1h 21mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:21 am
SBA
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SEA
4h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 10:18 pm
SEA
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SBA
6h 48m
1 stop
$186United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:23 pm
SBA
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LAS
6h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:18 pm - 6:58 pm
LAS
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SBA
5h 40m
1 stop
$191American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 12:20 am
SBA
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SEA
7h 40m
1 stop
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5:55 am - 10:15 am
SEA
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SBA
4h 20m
1 stop
$191Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
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6:00 am - 2:33 pm
SBA
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PHX
8h 33m
1 stop
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7:08 am - 11:50 pm
PHX
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SBA
16h 42m
1 stop
$255Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
12:42 pm - 11:40 pm
SBA
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JFK
7h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:53 am
JFK
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SBA
8h 53m
1 stop
$297Delta
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
12:42 pm - 11:40 pm
SBA
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JFK
7h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:57 pm - 10:09 pm
JFK
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SBA
12h 12m
2 stops
$302Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:42 pm - 12:42 pm
SBA
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DFW
21h 00m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 2:47 pm
DFW
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SBA
21h 09m
1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 12
American Airlines Logo
6:48 pm - 6:00 am
SBA
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EWR
8h 12m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:30 am
EWR
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SBA
8h 00m
1 stop
$371American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Santa Barbara

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

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

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Santa Barbara.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Santa Barbara is New York (22% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Seattle/Tacoma Intl (8%) and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (7%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Santa Barbara?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Santa Barbara.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Santa Barbara. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Vancouver, Mexico City and San José del Cabo.

Which cities can I fly to direct from Santa Barbara?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Santa Barbara. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are San Diego, Portland, Denver, San Francisco and San Francisco. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was San Diego at $113, while the most expensive was Portland, at $298.

What is the longest direct flight from Santa Barbara?

The longest direct flight you can take from Santa Barbara is to Chicago, with a duration of 4h 23m. The next longest is Dallas/Fort Worth Airport at 3h 15m, followed by a flight to Seattle at 2h 32m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Santa Barbara?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was San Diego and cost $78. The next cheapest destinations were Las Vegas at $112 and Los Angeles at $129.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$86
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas

Flights from Santa Barbara: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew from Santa Barbara to anywhere 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SBA
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SAN
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
SBA
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DFW
Dec 2024
Do not arrive more than 1 1/2 hours before departure. There wasn’t anyone to accept baggage and no seating available.

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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

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 $244 one-way - $433 round-trip; Phoenix $262 one-way - $472 round-trip; San Francisco $240 one-way - $359 round-trip
  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Santa Barbara

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