Cheap flights from STL to SBA (Lambert-St. Louis Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal)

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Cheap Flights from STL to SBA starting at $164 One Way, $414 Round Trip

Prices starting at $414 for return flights and $164 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara Municipal were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4
STL
St. Louis
SBA
Santa Barbara
$414 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$414
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 31 from St. Louis to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Aug 4, priced at $414 found 5 days ago
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
STL
St. Louis
SBA
Santa Barbara
$417 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$417
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from St. Louis to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $417 found 5 days ago
Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4
STL
St. Louis
SBA
Santa Barbara
$420 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$420
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 31 from St. Louis to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Aug 4, priced at $420 found 5 days ago
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
STL
St. Louis
SBA
Santa Barbara
$423 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$423
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from St. Louis to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $423 found 5 days ago
Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4
STL
St. Louis
SBA
Santa Barbara
$425 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$425
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 31 from St. Louis to Santa Barbara, returning Tue, Aug 4, priced at $425 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Hotels In Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$854 nightly
The price is $977 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$977 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The service was excellent"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$217 nightly
The price is $249 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$249 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"very nice"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$215 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$246 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean as expected The second floor accommodations seem a little outdated"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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.

Santa Barbara Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$215 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$246 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean as expected The second floor accommodations seem a little outdated"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$284 nightly
The price is $324 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$324 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (905 reviews)
"Amazing stay for our first time in Goleta. Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$310 nightly
The price is $353 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$353 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (542 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
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.

Low Priced Santa Barbara Hotels

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$215 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$246 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean as expected The second floor accommodations seem a little outdated"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$114 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$130 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,221 reviews)
"Checkin was by machine -- the only staff was at checkout because machine wasn't working No place to sit and relax"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$217 nightly
The price is $249 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$249 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"very nice"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
$215 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$246 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean as expected The second floor accommodations seem a little outdated"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
$217 nightly
The price is $249 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$249 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"very nice"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$854 nightly
The price is $977 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$977 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The service was excellent"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Lambert Field to SBA?
Unfortunately, direct flights aren't an option when traveling from Lambert-St. Louis Intl. Airport (STL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). However, there are a number of companies that service this route with only a single stopover, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Santa Barbara Airport?
Order a glass of red and get comfortable in your seat with an absorbing novel or movie. With the trip from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Santa Barbara Airport taking 5 hours and 46 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to kick back and enjoy the ride.
How many hours flight from STL to SBA?
It takes an average of 5 hours and 50 minutes to go from STL to SBA. Breeze through this medium-haul journey by watching some films or listening to audiobooks. Alternatively, use the time to catch up on some sleep.
What airlines have the most flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
You'll need to make at least one stopover if you're traveling from St. Louis to Santa Barbara. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that offer nonstop flights on this route.

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