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

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Denver 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 Santa Barbara to Denver is currently $269
Cheapest one-way flight	$133	United Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is currently $133
Last-minute weekend getaway	$417	United 2 stops 17 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Barbara to Denver is currently $417
Cheapest business class flights	$747	Delta 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is currently $747

Fastest flight	2 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Denver takes 2 hr 15 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 Santa Barbara to Denver is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $190–500
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $300–530

Popular airlines from Santa Barbara to Denver

United

Nonstop

from $303

Typical price: $225–485

14 weekly nonstop flights

SBA - DEN Every day

756 weekly connecting flights

SBA - DEN Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $250–550

6 weekly nonstop flights

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

607 weekly connecting flights

SBA - DEN Every day
American

from $357

Typical price: $265–620

70 weekly connecting flights

SBA - DEN Every day
Delta

from $357

Typical price: $265–630

55 weekly connecting flights

SBA - DEN Every day
Alaska

from $330

Typical price: $325–770

50 weekly connecting flights

SBA - DEN Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Denver

The cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Denver are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $500.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Denver recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $269. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $133.

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

The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is $303, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is $269, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is $357, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is $357, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is $330, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Denver starts at $269 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $133 and departs on Wed, May 27.

2 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Barbara to Denver.

Denver’s mild summer months (Jun–Aug) are a popular time for visitors exploring the city and nearby national parks. The ski season runs through winter (Nov–Mar). Major events include the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Jan) and A Taste of Colorado (Sep) food and arts festival.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Barbara to Denver.
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 Santa Barbara to Denver 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 Santa Barbara to Denver.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 756 connecting flights per week. United flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Denver are:

Southwest offers 6 nonstop flights and 607 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .
American offers 70 connecting flights per week. American flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .
Delta offers 55 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .
Alaska offers 50 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Denver International Airport (DEN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Denver recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $269. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $133.

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

The cheapest United flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is $303, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is $269, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is $357, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is $357, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Barbara to Denver is $330, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

United and Southwest fly direct from Santa Barbara to Denver.

There are 14 United direct flights from Santa Barbara to Denver per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Southwest direct flights from Santa Barbara to Denver 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 Santa Barbara and Denver at price $417 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

United and Southwest fly direct from Santa Barbara to Denver.

There are 14 United direct flights from Santa Barbara to Denver per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Southwest direct flights from Santa Barbara to Denver 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 Santa Barbara to Denver on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Santa Barbara and Denver 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 Santa Barbara to Denver, 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 Santa Barbara and Denver start at $747 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with Delta.

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

To book business class trips from Santa Barbara to Denver, 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 Santa Barbara and Denver starts at $417 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Barbara and Denver at price $417 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Barbara to Denver, 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.