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Cheapest round-trip
$201
Typical prices: $458-$485
Southwest
Tue 11/3Mon 11/9
TPA - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$101
Typical prices: $141-$179
Southwest
Wed 8/19
TPA - SBA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $376 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara (TPA-SBA)

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

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 11:25 am
TPA
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SBA
7h 40m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 1:05 am
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TPA
8h 15m
1 stop
$201Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9
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1:55 pm - 8:45 pm
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SBA
9h 50m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 1:05 am
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TPA
8h 15m
1 stop
$206Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
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6:05 am - 10:50 am
TPA
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SBA
7h 45m
1 stop
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5:45 am - 8:25 pm
SBA
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TPA
11h 40m
1 stop
$207Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4
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6:45 am - 11:25 am
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SBA
7h 40m
1 stop
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6:05 am - 8:25 pm
SBA
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TPA
11h 20m
1 stop
$208Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9
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1:55 pm - 8:45 pm
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SBA
9h 50m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 12:55 am
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TPA
8h 05m
2 stops
$211Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
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1:40 pm - 10:10 pm
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SBA
11h 30m
2 stops
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5:45 am - 5:55 pm
SBA
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TPA
9h 10m
2 stops
$212Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4
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1:55 pm - 8:45 pm
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SBA
9h 50m
2 stops
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6:05 am - 6:10 pm
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9h 05m
2 stops
$213Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21
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3:35 pm - 10:10 pm
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9h 35m
1 stop
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11:30 am - 12:05 am
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9h 35m
1 stop
$227Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21
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3:35 pm - 10:10 pm
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SBA
9h 35m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 7:15 pm
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TPA
10h 45m
2 stops
$233Southwest
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13
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1:40 pm - 10:10 pm
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SBA
11h 30m
2 stops
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11:30 am - 12:05 am
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9h 35m
1 stop
$234Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to Santa Barbara flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara departing in November.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara is September, where tickets cost $248 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $589 and $576 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$101
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa 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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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara was $101 for a one-way ticket and $201 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tampa and Santa Barbara?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    On your way to Santa Barbara, you’ll fly out from Tampa. You’ll be landing at Santa Barbara.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tampa and Santa Barbara.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $437 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $485 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to 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 Tampa to Santa Barbara.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Barbara from Tampa 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 Tampa to 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 Santa Barbara with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and SBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to 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 to Santa Barbara from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara

 
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SW can't get their wifi right. I upgrade to insure wifi service but the last two trips had intermittent service. Not worth the extra costs.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
TPA - DAL
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SW can't get their wifi right. I upgrade to insure wifi service but the last two trips had intermittent service. Not worth the extra costs.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Planes are aged. The wifi is unreliable and on many fights, no-existent. The flight attendants were very good.

Glad flight made it out. So many delays due to hurricane. everyone did a great job.

The first leg of the trip was great. The second leg from BWI to RIC was late, which was more screenful and tiring that late in the evening.

Crew was great but because of fog they diverted us to Ontario instead of our Santa Barbara destination. Instead of cancelling the flight as soon as we landed in Ontario, they instead held us in Ontario for almost 4 hours before cancelling the flight. I had to rent a car in Ontario to get back to ventura on time to get an elderly relative his medication and take over his caretaking… otherwise if I had taken the buses you offered from Ontario I wouldn’t have even arrived to Santa Barbara till at least midnight (according to southwest airlines employees at Ontario), and then would have had to drive back down to ventura. At least renting the car I could get up to ventura by 10 pm to take care of my loved one.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

Business class was very good, one of my best flights

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Don’t fly American. Do anything you can to avoid it

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