Find Cheap Flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara (BNA - SBA)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$416	United 1 stop 8 hr Mon, Aug 3 — Tue, Aug 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is currently $416
Cheapest one-way flight	$209	Southwest 1 stop 7 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is currently $209
Last-minute weekend getaway	$816	United 2 stops 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nashville to Santa Barbara is currently $816
Cheapest business class flights	$1,079	United 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Sat, Aug 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is currently $1,079

Fastest flight	5 hr 54 min	The fastest flight with stops from Nashville to Santa Barbara takes 5 hr 54 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 Nashville to Santa Barbara is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $310–640
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $380–740

Popular airlines from Nashville to Santa Barbara

Southwest

from $419

Typical price: $380–720

687 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SBA Every day
American

from $418

Typical price: $360–750

353 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SBA Every day
United

from $416

Typical price: $355–750

276 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SBA Every day
Delta

from $418

Typical price: $390–880

128 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SBA Every day
Alaska

from $513

Typical price: $440–930

34 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SBA Every day

Popular airports near Nashville

Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville United States 16 min 6 mi
Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Memphis United States 3 hr 14 min 195 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

Louisville United States 2 hr 39 min 150 mi
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

Huntsville United States 1 hr 54 min 105 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 Nashville to Santa Barbara

The cheapest flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $310 to $640.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with United from $416. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $209.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is $419, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 11.
The cheapest American flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is $418, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest United flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is $416, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is $418, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is $513, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara starts at $416 from Mon, Aug 3 to Tue, Aug 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $209 and departs on Wed, May 27.

5 hr 54 min is the shortest flight time from Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Santa Barbara.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 687 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nashville to Santa Barbara are:

American offers 353 connecting flights per week. American flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
United offers 276 connecting flights per week. United flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Delta offers 128 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
Alaska offers 34 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara recently found on Google Flights was with United from $416. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $209.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is $419, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 11.
The cheapest American flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is $418, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest United flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is $416, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is $418, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to Santa Barbara is $513, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 16.

No airline flies direct from Nashville to Santa Barbara.

There are 687 Southwest connecting flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 353 American connecting flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 276 United connecting flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 128 Delta connecting flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Alaska connecting flights from Nashville 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 Nashville and Santa Barbara at price $816 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Nashville to Santa Barbara.

There are 687 Southwest connecting flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 353 American connecting flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 276 United connecting flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 128 Delta connecting flights from Nashville to Santa Barbara per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Alaska connecting flights from Nashville 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 Nashville to Santa Barbara.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nashville 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 Nashville and Santa Barbara start at $1,079 from Sat, Jul 25 to Sat, Aug 1 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nashville and Santa Barbara start at $416 from Mon, Aug 3 to Tue, Aug 11.

To book business class trips from Nashville 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 Nashville and Santa Barbara starts at $816 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and Santa Barbara at price $816 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Nashville 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.