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Cheap flights to Santa Barbara County from $59 One Way, $117 Round Trip

$117 return flights and $59 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.

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
SAN
San Diego
SBA
Santa Barbara
$117 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from San Diego to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $117 found 4 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
SAN
San Diego
SBA
Santa Barbara
$117 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from San Diego to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $117 found 4 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
SAN
San Diego
SBA
Santa Barbara
$157 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from San Diego to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $157 found 4 days ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
SAN
San Diego
SBP
San Luis Obispo
$196 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$196
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $196 found 13 hours ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
SAN
San Diego
SBP
San Luis Obispo
$257 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $257 found 13 hours ago
Fri, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 19
CLD
Carlsbad
SBA
Santa Barbara
$316 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Jul 17 from Carlsbad to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Jul 19, priced at $316 found 3 days ago
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
ORD
Chicago
SBA
Santa Barbara
$339 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$339
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Jan 14 from Chicago to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Jan 18, priced at $339 found 3 days ago
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 21
ORD
Chicago
SBA
Santa Barbara
$341 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from Chicago to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $341 found 5 days ago
Wed, May 12 - Thu, May 13
ORD
Chicago
SBA
Santa Barbara
$344 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, May 12 from Chicago to Santa Barbara, returning Thu, May 13, priced at $344 found 4 days ago
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 4
ORD
Chicago
SBP
San Luis Obispo
$344 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Chicago to San Luis Obispo, returning Wed, Nov 4, priced at $344 found 14 hours ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
ORD
Chicago
SBA
Santa Barbara
$349 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Chicago to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $349 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 20 - Tue, May 25
EWR
New York
SBP
San Luis Obispo
$369 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$369
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 20 from New York to San Luis Obispo, returning Tue, May 25, priced at $369 found 1 day ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOSGoletaJuly 10 to July 17$338
SFOSan Luis ObispoJuly 10 to July 11$352
DENSan Luis ObispoJuly 11 to July 15$357
SFOGoletaJuly 12 to July 15$389
PHXSan Luis ObispoJuly 11 to July 18$415
DFWSan Luis ObispoJuly 10 to July 12$448
LGASan Luis ObispoJuly 10 to July 15$524
PHXGoletaJuly 12 to July 20$544
DFWGoletaJuly 10 to July 19$575
LAXSan Luis ObispoJuly 11 to July 13$577
PDXGoletaJuly 11 to July 14$581
SEASan Luis ObispoJuly 10 to July 14$581
PDXSan Luis ObispoJuly 10 to July 15$591
SEAGoletaJuly 11 to July 18$622
DENGoletaJuly 12 to July 15$645
*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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$263 nightly
The price is $300 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$300 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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! (1,425 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$128 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$146 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (2,533 reviews)
"Area"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$212 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$246 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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 ...
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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
$206 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$234 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (2,281 reviews)
"Front desk receptionist was very friendly and gave us advice on local hot spots. The room was clean and large size and beds were comfortable."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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?

Special

Dealers Choice
  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, USA
Dealers Choice

$4

$9 total
found 1 day ago
Special Dealers Choice

Midsize

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

$7

$14 total
found 1 day ago
Midsize Toyota Corolla

Economy

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

$10

$27 total
found 1 day ago
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage

Compact

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

$10

$27 total
found 1 day ago
Compact Ford Focus

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Santa Barbara County?
With 16 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 $117 and $645 for a round-trip flight to Santa Barbara County. One-way flights from San Diego (SAN) dropped down to just $59 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.