Cheap flights to Santa Barbara

Cheap flights from United States to Santa Barbara

from Los Angeles (LAX - SBA)
May 28 — Jun 3
Nonstop
from $239
from New York (EWR - SBA)
May 30 — Jun 5
1 stop
from $292
from Dallas (DFW - SBA)
May 30 — Jun 6
1 stop
from $303

Popular airlines with direct flights to Santa Barbara

  • Southwest
    Fly to Santa Barbara (SBA)
    • Las Vegas
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Sacramento
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Oakland
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Denver
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      2 hr 35 min +
    • Phoenix
      Direct flights every Sun
      1 hr 30 min +
  • United
    Fly to Santa Barbara (SBA)
    • San Francisco
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 11 min +
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 33 min +
    • Los Angeles
      Direct flights every day
      52 min +
  • Alaska
    Fly to Santa Barbara (SBA)
    • Seattle
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 36 min +
    • Portland
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 13 min +
  • American
    Fly to Santa Barbara (SBA)
    • Phoenix
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Dallas
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 22 min +
  • Delta
    Fly to Santa Barbara (SBA)
    • Salt Lake City
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Atlanta
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 49 min +

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

When to fly to Santa Barbara

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Apr – May, Dec – Jan
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Jul – Oct
Most popular and higher prices

About Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as dramatic backdrop. Downtown, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city’s Spanish colonial heritage. Upscale boutiques and restaurants offering local wines and seasonal fare line State Street. On a nearby hill, Mission Santa Barbara, founded in 1786, houses Franciscan friars and a museum.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Santa Barbara

What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to Santa Barbara.

In terms of direct flights, Southwest is the most popular, flying directly from 5 cities. Southwest flies to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .

Other popular airlines flying to Santa Barbara are United, Alaska, American, Delta.
  • United flies directly from 3 cities. United flies to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
  • Alaska flies directly from 2 cities. Alaska flies to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
  • American flies directly from 2 cities. American flies to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
  • Delta flies directly from 2 cities. Delta flies to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) .
  • Southwest offers direct flights to Santa Barbara from 5 cities. The most frequent departures are: Las Vegas, Sacramento, Oakland, Denver and Phoenix.
  • United offers direct flights to Santa Barbara from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: San Francisco, Denver and Los Angeles.
  • Alaska offers direct flights to Santa Barbara from 2 cities. The most frequent departures are: Seattle and Portland.
  • American offers direct flights to Santa Barbara from 2 cities. The most frequent departures are: Phoenix and Dallas.
  • Delta offers direct flights to Santa Barbara from 2 cities. The most frequent departures are: Salt Lake City and Atlanta.
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.
Santa Barbara is served by only one major airport: Santa Barbara Airport, 8 mi away from the city center.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Santa Barbara you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
  • Alaska flight from Chicago, starting at $313 from May 30 to Jun 6
  • Alaska flight from Dallas, starting at $303 from May 30 to Jun 6
  • Southwest flight from Atlanta, starting at $406 from Jun 1 to Jun 9
  • United flight from New York, starting at $292 from May 30 to Jun 5
  • Delta flight from Miami, starting at $342 from Jul 30 to Aug 5
  • United flight from Los Angeles, starting at $239 from May 28 to Jun 3
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Santa Barbara starts at $239 and departs from Los Angeles on May 28 to Jun 3.
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