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Cheap flights to Santa Barbara County from $55 One Way, $109 Round Trip

$109 return flights and $55 one-way flights to Santa Barbara County were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
SAN
San Diego
SBA
Santa Barbara
$109 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$109
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 8 from San Diego to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $109 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 14
SAN
San Diego
SBA
Santa Barbara
$132 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$132
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 13 from San Diego to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Jul 14, priced at $132 found 2 days ago
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
SAN
San Diego
SBA
Santa Barbara
$174 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Aug 7 from San Diego to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Aug 10, priced at $174 found 4 days ago
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
SAN
San Diego
SBP
San Luis Obispo
$186 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, returning Sat, Sep 26, priced at $186 found 1 day ago
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 12
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$196 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$196
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 4 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Aug 12, priced at $196 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 12
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$206 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 4 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Aug 12, priced at $206 found 6 days ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$207 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $207 found 1 day ago
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 12
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$217 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 4 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Aug 12, priced at $217 found 6 days ago
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 26
PDX
Portland
SBA
Santa Barbara
$235 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from Portland to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $235 found 21 hours ago
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5
SFO
San Francisco
SBP
San Luis Obispo
$239 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$239
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Sep 3 from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo, returning Sat, Sep 5, priced at $239 found 9 hours ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
SEA
Seattle
SBA
Santa Barbara
$247 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from Seattle to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $247 found 21 hours ago
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
SAN
San Diego
SBP
San Luis Obispo
$247 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, returning Sat, Sep 26, priced at $247 found 1 day ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SEAGoletaJune 19 to June 21$355
LAXSan Luis ObispoJune 19 to June 22$356
PDXSan Luis ObispoJune 20 to June 27$360
DENSan Luis ObispoJune 19 to June 22$374
PHXGoletaJune 19 to June 24$425
PHXSan Luis ObispoJune 20 to June 22$441
DFWSan Luis ObispoJune 19 to June 22$495
BOSSan Luis ObispoJune 19 to June 22$537
SFOSan Luis ObispoJune 20 to June 21$548
SFOGoletaJune 19 to June 21$562
DFWGoletaJune 19 to June 21$576
SEASan Luis ObispoJune 20 to June 23$609
PDXGoletaJune 19 to June 22$609
DENGoletaJune 19 to June 21$761
LAXGoletaJune 19 to June 21$1,006
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Santa Barbara County Accommodation Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
$263 nightly
The price is $300 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$300 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,409 reviews)
"In the heart on SB & close to everything you’d like to see, do & eat."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
$197 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$229 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,201 reviews)
"Although the hotel was dated, the property was immaculate and the rooms were very clean. The pool was extremely well kept and the duck pond was a welcoming attraction. The custodial staff were very welcoming as well as the weekend staff at the front desk. I would give this hotel a higher rating; ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$187 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$213 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,304 reviews)
"Staff was mindful, immediately attended to any questions I had. Walter ck'ed us in. Jake helped with a WiFi question I had. Elizabeth recommended an awesome Italian restaurant within walking distance (Toma)... was very quiet except for the occasional hot rodder a couple blocks away on Cabrillo. would ..."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

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Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$222 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$254 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevy Spark
  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Chevy Spark

$35

$123 total
found 1 day ago
Economy Chevy Spark

Compact

Hyundai Accent
  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Hyundai Accent

$35

$124 total
found 1 day ago
Compact Hyundai Accent

Special

Compact or larger
  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Compact or larger

$35

$122 total
found 1 day ago
Special Compact or larger

Midsize

Kia Forte
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Kia Forte

$35

$124 total
found 1 day ago
Midsize Kia Forte

Santa Barbara County

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Santa Barbara County?
With 22 airlines flying to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), you'll be exploring every corner of Santa Barbara County in no time at all. Finding a flight that suits your itinerary is easy as pie. Compare the available fares from these major air companies and be ready for a smooth landing at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA):

  • United Airlines - 134 flights to Santa Barbara County per month
  • Southwest Airlines - 74 flights to Santa Barbara County per month
  • American Airlines - 59 flights to Santa Barbara County per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Santa Barbara County?
There's one main entry point for this area — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Book your flights to this popular gateway and discover all that Santa Barbara County has to offer.
How much is a flight to Santa Barbara County?
Last week, prices ranged between $109 and $1,006 for a round-trip flight to Santa Barbara County. One-way flights from San Diego (SAN) dropped down to just $55 during the same time period.
How to book the cheapest flight to Santa Barbara County?
Using Orbitz, you'll uncover some of the most affordable flight deals around from a great range of airlines. But if you'd like to heighten your chances of picking up cheap flights to Santa Barbara County, here are a few pointers we think will help:

  • Depending on your departure point, choose the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival options). Oftentimes, alternative departure points offer cheaper airfares.
  • If you're flexible with your travel itinerary, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option. It'll bring up flight deals for the days before and after your selected departure. Fares often vary depending on what day of the week it is.
  • Select 'Show options' to refine your search results. You can choose your preferred airline and seating class here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even specify whether you want to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
  • The early bird gets the best deals, so book as soon as you know your travel dates. The most affordable airfares sell fast and prices generally increase as the departure date nears.
  • Combine your flights, hotels and car rental into a cost-effective package deal. Save your hard-earned money for things you're really excited about, like exploring Santa Barbara County.
  • Don't travel during peak seasons if possible. By steering clear of summer and school vacations, you can save big on your airfares.

How long is a flight to Santa Barbara County?
Your point of origin, your departure airport and whether you have a layover — the flight duration depends on many factors. But we've listed the average times for three of the busiest routes to Santa Barbara County:

  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 2 hours and 38 minutes
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 1 hour and 18 minutes
  • Las Vegas, NV (LAS-Harry Reid Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 1 hour and 16 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Santa Barbara County?
Book in January, February or August for the best airfares to Santa Barbara County. Once you've spotted a bargain, lock it in — cheap flights are known to pop up and then vanish in the click of a button.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Santa Barbara County?
When it comes to cheap airfares to Santa Barbara County, the best days to book are generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. An unbeatable flight deal is just clicks away with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Santa Barbara County?
Based on Orbitz data from 2020, Monday is generally the best day for cheap flights to Santa Barbara County. Tuesday also offers more affordable fares, while Saturday has the highest ticket rates. Even though leaving at the weekend may be easier to arrange, you'll have more money in your pocket to play with if you set off early in the week.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara County?
To book cheap flights to Santa Barbara County, you should fly out in August. If getting a good deal on your plane ticket is your number one priority, Orbitz data has found that this is generally an excellent month to travel. June is when fares are the most expensive.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Flexibility is important, that's why Orbitz lets you search for flights that won't slap on fees for amendments to your reservation. Enter your departure and arrival points, then select "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees.
What do I need for the flight to Santa Barbara County?
Whether you're a regular flyer or you're new to the skies, it's always great to be organized when traveling. Here are a few tips and things to take into consideration:

  • Make sure you've packed your travel papers and some identification. For overseas trips, you'll need your passport. When you book your flights, always use the same name, birth date and gender as written on your government-issued ID.
  • A well-stocked carry-on bag is a must-have for any lengthy flight. With at least a few hours up your sleeve, you'll probably long for something to keep you entertained while in the air. We suggest a good book (or trashy magazine), and something to nosh on.
  • Aeroplane cabins are frequently quite cool. Even if you're flying during the peak of the Santa Barbara County summer, make sure you carry some warm clothes to keep comfortable.

How many direct flights are there to Santa Barbara County?
Multiple airlines fly nonstop into Santa Barbara County, with roughly 50 direct flights every month to pick from. These popular carriers include United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Santa Barbara County?
If you think a first or business-class airfare is out of your price range, think again. Here are some top tips to help you land a premium flight to Santa Barbara County for a whole lot less:

  • Flexibility is essential. By being open to a variety of travel dates, you'll have a better chance of landing a deal on your airfares.
  • Low-cost airlines offer business-class seating at more affordable prices. Skip the full-service carriers and check out these cheaper options.
  • Take advantage of your airline's loyalty program and upgrade your seat. You can also bid for an upgrade in online auctions.

What is the best time to go to Santa Barbara County?
People come from all over to go to Santa Barbara County in February, March and April. So if you want to experience this wonderful destination in the peak season, this is the best time to go. Like most places in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer starts June 20 in Santa Barbara County, with average daily temperatures ranging between 60 ºF and 80 ºF.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.