Find Cheap Flights from Denver to Santa Barbara (DEN - SBA)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$269	Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is currently $269
Cheapest one-way flight	$129	Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is currently $129
Last-minute weekend getaway	$597	United 1 stop 14 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Denver to Santa Barbara is currently $597
Cheapest business class flights	$679	Delta 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is currently $679

Fastest flight	2 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Denver to Santa Barbara takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

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

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $190–495
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $315–540

Popular airlines from Denver to Santa Barbara

United

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $230–490

14 weekly nonstop flights

DEN - SBA Every day

734 weekly connecting flights

DEN - SBA Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $250–540

6 weekly nonstop flights

DEN - SBA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

516 weekly connecting flights

DEN - SBA Every day
American

from $289

Typical price: $265–620

91 weekly connecting flights

DEN - SBA Every day
Delta

from $289

Typical price: $265–630

66 weekly connecting flights

DEN - SBA Every day
Alaska

from $320

Typical price: $325–780

52 weekly connecting flights

DEN - SBA Every day

Popular airports near Denver

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver United States 38 min 19 mi
Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

Colorado Springs United States 1 hr 27 min 66 mi
Centennial Airport (APA)

Denver United States 27 min 14 mi
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)

Vail United States 2 hr 19 min 103 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 Denver to Santa Barbara

The cheapest flights from Denver to Santa Barbara are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $495.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $269. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $129.

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

The cheapest United flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is $269, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is $269, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is $289, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is $289, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is $320, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Santa Barbara starts at $269 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $129 and departs on Wed, May 27.

2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Santa Barbara.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 734 connecting flights per week. United flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Denver to Santa Barbara are:

Southwest offers 6 nonstop flights and 516 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
American offers 91 connecting flights per week. American flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Delta offers 66 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Alaska offers 52 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $269. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $129.

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

The cheapest United flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is $269, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is $269, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is $289, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is $289, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Denver to Santa Barbara is $320, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

United and Southwest fly direct from Denver to Santa Barbara.

There are 14 United direct flights from Denver to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Southwest direct flights from Denver to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Denver and Santa Barbara at price $597 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

United and Southwest fly direct from Denver to Santa Barbara.

There are 14 United direct flights from Denver to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Southwest direct flights from Denver to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

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

There are direct flights from Denver to Santa Barbara on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Denver and Santa Barbara start at $269 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Denver 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 Denver and Santa Barbara start at $679 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Denver and Santa Barbara start at $269 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Denver 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 Denver and Santa Barbara starts at $597 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Denver and Santa Barbara at price $597 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Denver 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.