Find Cheap Flights from Boston to Santa Barbara (BOS - SBA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Boston to Santa Barbara and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$297	United 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is currently $297
Cheapest one-way flight	$149	Alaska 1 stop 11 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is currently $149
Last-minute weekend getaway	$758	United 1 stop 20 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Boston to Santa Barbara is currently $758
Cheapest business class flights	$1,132	Delta 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Mon, Jul 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is currently $1,132

Fastest flight	7 hr 40 min	The fastest flight with stops from Boston to Santa Barbara takes 7 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Boston to Santa Barbara is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $305–455
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $385–610

Popular airlines from Boston to Santa Barbara

United

from $297

Typical price: $345–640

429 weekly connecting flights

BOS - SBA Every day
American

from $322

Typical price: $355–690

322 weekly connecting flights

BOS - SBA Every day
Southwest

from $337

Typical price: $400–750

157 weekly connecting flights

BOS - SBA Every day
Delta

from $297

Typical price: $400–940

151 weekly connecting flights

BOS - SBA Every day
Alaska

from $297

Typical price: $445–1,050

43 weekly connecting flights

BOS - SBA Every day

Popular airports near Boston

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Boston United States 12 min 2 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 3 hr 37 min 184 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 3 hr 25 min 181 mi
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)

Providence United States 1 hr 7 min 47 mi

Popular airports near Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Santa Barbara United States 15 min 8 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 43 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 2 hr 13 min 116 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 1 hr 36 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Boston to Santa Barbara

The cheapest flights from Boston to Santa Barbara are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $305 to $455.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with United from $297. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $149.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is $322, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is $337, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is $297, flying from May 24 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Santa Barbara starts at $297 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $149 and departs on Wed, May 27.

7 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Boston to Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara has mild weather year-round, though Jun–Sep, the busiest travel period, is warmer and drier than the rest of the year. Jun can be foggy, and Dec–Feb are the rainiest months. The Arts and Crafts Show (Sun) is a popular weekly event featuring works by local artists. An International Film Festival is held in Jan. Summer cultural events include the French Festival (Jul 14), celebrating French food, wine and music, and Fiesta (Aug), which pays tribute to Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Boston to Santa Barbara.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Boston to Santa Barbara really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Boston to Santa Barbara.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 429 connecting flights per week. United flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Boston to Santa Barbara are:

American offers 322 connecting flights per week. American flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Southwest offers 157 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Delta offers 151 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Alaska offers 43 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Boston and Santa Barbara.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with United from $297. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $149.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is $322, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is $337, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is $297, flying from May 24 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Boston to Santa Barbara is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

No airline flies direct from Boston to Santa Barbara.

There are 429 United connecting flights from Boston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 322 American connecting flights from Boston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 157 Southwest connecting flights from Boston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 151 Delta connecting flights from Boston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 Alaska connecting flights from Boston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Boston and Santa Barbara at price $758 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Boston to Santa Barbara.

There are 429 United connecting flights from Boston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 322 American connecting flights from Boston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 157 Southwest connecting flights from Boston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 151 Delta connecting flights from Boston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 Alaska connecting flights from Boston to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Boston to Santa Barbara.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Boston to Santa Barbara, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Boston and Santa Barbara start at $1,132 from Sat, Jul 4 to Mon, Jul 13 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Boston and Santa Barbara start at $297 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Boston to Santa Barbara, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Boston and Santa Barbara starts at $758 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Boston and Santa Barbara at price $758 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Boston to Santa Barbara, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.