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Cheapest round-trip
$266
Typical prices: $349-$509
United Airlines
Sun 9/9Wed 9/12
SAF - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$269
Typical prices: $269-$445
United Airlines
Sun 9/9
SAF - SBA • 1 stop
When to travel
June
Cheapest • 32% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $414 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara (SAF-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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3:21 pm - 9:03 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 42m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 12:37 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl
$266United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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3:20 pm - 9:15 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:30 am - 12:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
$415United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
American Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 10:35 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
4h 20m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:10 am - 11:26 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
4h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$416American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:57 amSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
19h 07m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
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5:00 am - 12:37 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl
$463United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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3:20 pm - 9:15 pmSAF  Santa Fe-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:05 pm - 9:32 amSBA  Santa Barbara-SAF Santa Fe
16h 27m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
$513United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Fe to Santa Barbara flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

Round-trip flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara start at $266. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $349 to $509. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $266 on United Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Fe to Santa Barbara flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$266
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Fe to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

    Flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara usually depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara pass through?

    Connecting flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara most commonly pass through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 54% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 46% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

    On the Santa Fe to Santa Barbara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 35%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $333 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $509: a $176 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 29m and 6h 51m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $266 to $957. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $582, which is 102% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 6h 51m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Fe and Santa Barbara?

    Santa Barbara is 1 hour behind Santa Fe (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)?

    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Fe to Santa Barbara flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara range from $349 to $509, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Santa Fe to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $333 - about $176 less than Monday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Fe to Santa Barbara trip for June. Fares historically average $304 round-trip in that month - typically $515 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Barbara Airport.
    - The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Everything you need to know for your flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Santa Fe (SAF)
Santa Barbara (SBA)