TPA - SBA

$147 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara departing on 7/2. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tampa to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tampa to Santa Barbara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$293
Typical prices: $490-$324
United Airlines
Sat 5/2Sat 5/16
TPA - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$182
Typical prices: $238-$422
Southwest
Thu 7/2
TPA - SBA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $293 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Tampa and Santa Barbara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $348 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 19m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 47% price drop
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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

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 16
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:14 pm
TPA
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SBA
8h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 5:55 pm
SBA
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TPA
8h 30m
1 stop
$293United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 9:05 pm
TPA
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SBA
8h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 4:20 pm
SBA
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TPA
6h 40m
1 stop
$298Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 9:03 pm
TPA
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SBA
12h 18m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 5:36 pm
SBA
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TPA
8h 11m
2 stops
$303United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 16
United Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 9:03 pm
TPA
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SBA
12h 18m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 5:36 pm
SBA
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TPA
8h 11m
2 stops
$321United Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 2:16 pm
TPA
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SBA
7h 40m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 7:20 am
SBA
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TPA
9h 13m
1 stop
$323Alaska Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
6:09 am - 12:07 pm
TPA
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SBA
8h 58m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 5:36 pm
SBA
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TPA
8h 11m
2 stops
$328United Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 10:30 pm
TPA
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SBA
7h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 10:45 pm
SBA
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TPA
13h 25m
1 stop
$329Southwest
Mon, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 20
Southwest Logo
7:35 pm - 11:30 pm
TPA
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SBA
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 4:55 pm
SBA
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TPA
8h 50m
2 stops
$338Southwest
Mon, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 20
Southwest Logo
7:35 pm - 11:30 pm
TPA
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SBA
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:50 am - 12:05 am
SBA
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TPA
10h 15m
1 stop
$339Southwest
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 12:00 pm
TPA
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SBA
8h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 3:10 pm
SBA
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TPA
6h 50m
1 stop
$345Southwest
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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 May.

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 $241 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $563 and $555 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$182
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara was $147 for a one-way ticket and $293 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Tampa and Santa Barbara, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Santa Barbara are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $437 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $462 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 3 airlines serving from Tampa to Santa Barbara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to Santa Barbara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to Santa Barbara? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4334 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

4.0 Okaysangeetha, Apr 2026
AUS - SJC
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The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

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

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

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