TPA - SBA

$150 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 4/28. 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
$299
Overall average: $412
Delta
tors 4/30ons 5/13
TPA - SBA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$150
Typical prices: $196-$271
Alaska Airlines
tis 4/28
TPA - SBA • 1 stop
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Delta
Cheapest • from $299 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.2 score
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Nonstop flights
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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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Salt Lake City (SLC)
Cheapest • Avg $348 (round-trip)
Las Vegas (LAS)
Shortest trip • 7h 19m (one-way)
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 46% price drop
June
Most popular
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Santa Barbara

tors, apr 30 - ons, maj 13
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:59 am
TPA
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SBA
7h 59m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:51 pm - 5:47 am
SBA
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TPA
9h 56m
1 stop
$299Delta
tors, mar 26 - tis, mar 31
United Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 12:39 am
TPA
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SBA
10h 34m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:58 pm
SBA
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TPA
8h 28m
1 stop
$304United Airlines
ons, apr 15 - ons, apr 29
Southwest Logo
5:05 pm - 10:50 pm
TPA
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SBA
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 5:45 pm
SBA
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TPA
9h 15m
2 stops
$309Southwest
tors, mar 26 - tis, mar 31
American Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 11:48 am
TPA
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SBA
9h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 9:59 pm
SBA
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TPA
6h 21m
1 stop
$317American Airlines
tis, maj 5 - ons, maj 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 2:16 pm
TPA
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SBA
7h 40m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:19 pm
SBA
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TPA
9h 19m
1 stop
$321Alaska Airlines
lör, maj 2 - lör, maj 16
Southwest Logo
4:35 pm - 9:05 pm
TPA
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SBA
7h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 5:45 pm
SBA
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TPA
9h 15m
2 stops
$322Southwest
lör, maj 2 - lör, maj 16
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:39 pm
TPA
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SBA
9h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 5:36 pm
SBA
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TPA
8h 11m
2 stops
$327United Airlines
tors, mar 19 - tis, mar 24
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:48 am
TPA
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SBA
9h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 9:59 pm
SBA
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TPA
6h 21m
1 stop
$334American Airlines
tors, mar 19 - tis, mar 24
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:48 am
TPA
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SBA
9h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 9:59 pm
SBA
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TPA
6h 21m
1 stop
$338American Airlines
tis, maj 5 - mån, maj 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 10:40 pm
TPA
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SBA
16h 04m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 6:19 pm
SBA
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TPA
23h 18m
1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
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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.

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 March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $631 and $555 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$150
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% 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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Santa Barbara was $150 for a one-way ticket and $299 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.

  • 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 airline flying 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11334 reviews
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
6.4Food
8.0Crew
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The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

2.0 MediocreAlan, Feb 2026
BOS - LAX
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The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

Boarding was organized and timely. Food was mediocre, especially for first class travel.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Tampa (TPA)
Santa Barbara (SBA)