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Cheap flights to Santa Barbara County from $74 One Way, $157 Round Trip

$157 return flights and $74 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.

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17
PDX
Portland
SBA
Santa Barbara
$157 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 10 from Portland to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Feb 17, priced at $157 found 13 hours ago
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
PDX
Portland
SBA
Santa Barbara
$158 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 12 from Portland to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Dec 14, priced at $158 found 4 days ago
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
PDX
Portland
SBA
Santa Barbara
$163 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 12 from Portland to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Dec 14, priced at $163 found 4 days ago
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28
PDX
Portland
SBA
Santa Barbara
$169 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Feb 25 from Portland to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Feb 28, priced at $169 found 3 days ago
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
PDX
Portland
SBA
Santa Barbara
$174 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Dec 12 from Portland to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Dec 14, priced at $174 found 4 days ago
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
SEA
Seattle
SBA
Santa Barbara
$180 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Dec 9 from Seattle to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Dec 14, priced at $180 found 2 days ago
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
PAE
Seattle
SBA
Santa Barbara
$203 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 5 from Seattle to Santa Barbara, returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $203 found 4 days ago
Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10
SEA
Seattle
SBA
Santa Barbara
$203 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Jan 7 from Seattle to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Jan 10, priced at $203 found 13 hours ago
Thu, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 11
SEA
Seattle
SBA
Santa Barbara
$208 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 4 from Seattle to Santa Barbara, returning Thu, Feb 11, priced at $208 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10
SEA
Seattle
SBA
Santa Barbara
$209 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$209
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Jan 7 from Seattle to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Jan 10, priced at $209 found 13 hours ago
Fri, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 10
SEA
Seattle
SBA
Santa Barbara
$211 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Jan 8 from Seattle to Santa Barbara, returning Sun, Jan 10, priced at $211 found 3 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
PHXGoletaNovember 21 to November 23$328
SFOGoletaNovember 22 to December 5$360
LAXSan Luis ObispoNovember 20 to November 29$372
PDXGoletaNovember 22 to November 25$416
DENSan Luis ObispoNovember 20 to December 3$423
SEAGoletaNovember 21 to November 30$428
PHXSan Luis ObispoNovember 22 to December 11$484
PDXSan Luis ObispoNovember 20 to November 22$507
DFWSan Luis ObispoNovember 22 to November 27$571
BOSSan Luis ObispoNovember 22 to December 1$589
DFWGoletaNovember 21 to November 30$592
SEASan Luis ObispoNovember 22 to November 28$609
BOSGoletaNovember 22 to November 28$699
MSPGoletaNovember 21 to November 23$732
DENGoletaNovember 21 to November 24$790
*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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$256 nightly
The price is $292 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$292 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
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 ...
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Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

4 out of 5
3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$128 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
$149 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Ynez. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
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Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn

3 out of 5
114 E Highway 246 Buellton CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$90 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$105 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buellton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
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Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

3 out of 5
1564 Copenhagen Dr Solvang CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$145 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
$169 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Solvang. 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?

Special

Nissan Versa, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nissan Versa, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla

$43

$124 total
found 5 days ago
Special Nissan Versa, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla

Economy

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

$43

$100 total
found 5 days ago
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage

Compact

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

$43

$100 total
found 5 days ago
Compact Ford Focus

Midsize

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

$46

$106 total
found 5 days ago
Midsize Toyota Corolla
Lowest prices found within the past 5 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 20 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 $157 and $790 for a round-trip flight to Santa Barbara County. One-way flights from Portland (PDX) dropped down to just $74 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.