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Cheap flights to Santa Barbara County from $57 One Way, $113 Round Trip

$113 return flights and $57 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 15 - Mon, Oct 19
SAN
San Diego
SBA
Santa Barbara
$113 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$113
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from San Diego to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Oct 19, priced at $113 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 8
SAN
San Diego
SBA
Santa Barbara
$113 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$113
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 8 from San Diego to Santa Barbara, returning Thu, Oct 8, priced at $113 found 3 hours ago
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
SAN
San Diego
SBA
Santa Barbara
$115 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$115
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from San Diego to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Oct 19, priced at $115 found 1 day ago
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$156 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $156 found 6 days ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
SFO
San Francisco
SBA
Santa Barbara
$173 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $173 found 5 days ago
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
SAN
San Diego
SBA
Santa Barbara
$177 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from San Diego to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $177 found 4 days ago
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
SAN
San Diego
SBP
San Luis Obispo
$197 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 14 from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $197 found 4 hours ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Jan 5
SEA
Seattle
SBA
Santa Barbara
$202 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from Seattle to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Jan 5, priced at $202 found 5 days ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Jan 5
PAE
Seattle
SBA
Santa Barbara
$203 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from Seattle to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Jan 5, priced at $203 found 5 days ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
PDX
Portland
SBA
Santa Barbara
$219 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from Portland to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $219 found 5 days ago
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
BOS
Boston
SBA
Santa Barbara
$232 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from Boston to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $232 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
IAD
Washington
SBA
Santa Barbara
$235 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 30 from Washington to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Feb 6, priced at $235 found 1 day ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SFOGoletaSeptember 20 to October 16$315
LAXSan Luis ObispoSeptember 18 to September 20$334
SFOSan Luis ObispoSeptember 19 to September 20$341
DENSan Luis ObispoSeptember 19 to September 20$392
DALGoletaSeptember 18 to September 21$443
DFWSan Luis ObispoSeptember 19 to September 26$452
PDXGoletaSeptember 18 to September 19$495
DENGoletaSeptember 19 to September 20$509
PHXSan Luis ObispoSeptember 19 to September 20$587
EWRSan Luis ObispoSeptember 20 to October 29$597
PHXGoletaSeptember 18 to September 20$782
SEASan Luis ObispoSeptember 18 to September 20$802
SEAGoletaSeptember 18 to September 21$812
BOSSan Luis ObispoSeptember 18 to September 20$820
BOSGoletaSeptember 19 to September 21$1,084
*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

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
$247 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$282 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (1,503 reviews)
"It's been renovated and it's so nice. Super clean and located right on State Street. Parking is in the rear of the hotel, small bar near the lobby - I cannot recommend it enough."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
$110 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$125 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,672 reviews)
"Staffs are so nice and friendly"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

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Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$117 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,320 reviews)
"Hotel gave us a room right next to the place where they held wedding. Noise was so loud, we couldn’t hear our TV even when we turn on really high volume. Tire to switch room & hotel claim that they don’t have other rooms. We had to put up with the loud music & shouting up to 11pm. We just drove more ..."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 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
$186 nightly
The price is $212 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$212 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,279 reviews)
"This hotel was so cute and super clean. I loved the breakfast provided. There were some great choices. I got a restful night's sleep and was very impressed with my stay. I will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

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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?

Compact

Ford Focus
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, USA
Ford Focus

$7

$20 total
found 4 days ago
Compact Ford Focus

Economy

Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, USA
Mitsubishi Mirage

$7

$19 total
found 4 days ago
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage

Special

Compact or Larger
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, USA
Compact or Larger

$8

$21 total
found 4 days ago
Special Compact or Larger

Midsize

Toyota Corolla
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, USA
Toyota Corolla

$8

$21 total
found 4 days ago
Midsize Toyota Corolla
Lowest prices found within the past 4 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Barbara County

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Santa Barbara County?
With 23 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 $113 and $1,084 for a round-trip flight to Santa Barbara County. One-way flights from San Diego (SAN) dropped down to just $57 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.