Cheap flights from SNA to SBA (John Wayne to Santa Barbara Municipal)

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Cheap Flights from SNA to SBA starting at $180 One Way, $347 Round Trip

Prices starting at $347 for return flights and $180 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.

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
SNA
Orange County
SBA
Santa Barbara
$347 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$347
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Orange County to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $347 found 20 hours ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
SNA
Orange County
SBA
Santa Barbara
$362 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Orange County to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $362 found 20 hours ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
SNA
Orange County
SBA
Santa Barbara
$367 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Orange County to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $367 found 20 hours ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
SNA
Orange County
SBA
Santa Barbara
$382 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$382
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Orange County to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $382 found 20 hours ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
SNA
Orange County
SBA
Santa Barbara
$388 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$388
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Orange County to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $388 found 20 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Santa Barbara Municipal

Airport Hotels near Santa Barbara Municipal

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
$247 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$281 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (519 reviews)
Comfortable and nice rooms.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
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
$180 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$202 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,004 reviews)
First night fire alarm went off at 12:30 am and then again around 7 am. One of the two rooms we had did not have a closet. We had to hang our clothes on one of those mobile racks like the ones you use when bringing your luggage to your room. It, the folding rack to lay an open luggage on and the ...

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

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

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$93 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,207 reviews)
Good stay

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - 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.

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
$675 nightly
The price is $757 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$757 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel 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! (1,000 reviews)
no beach chairs or umbrellas

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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
$180 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$202 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,004 reviews)
First night fire alarm went off at 12:30 am and then again around 7 am. One of the two rooms we had did not have a closet. We had to hang our clothes on one of those mobile racks like the ones you use when bringing your luggage to your room. It, the folding rack to lay an open luggage on and the ...

Reviewed on Mar 27, 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
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$213 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,003 reviews)
The breakfast was ok. It would be nice to have a better egg option. The eggs were cut into cubes and were clearly not real eggs. More healthy protien options too

Reviewed on Mar 25, 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
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$213 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,003 reviews)
The breakfast was ok. It would be nice to have a better egg option. The eggs were cut into cubes and were clearly not real eggs. More healthy protien options too

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$229 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$261 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (882 reviews)
I was only here for one night but it was very clean and comfortable. I did not eat there so cannot comment. I liked that it was very quiet.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 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
$247 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$281 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (519 reviews)
Comfortable and nice rooms.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 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
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$213 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,003 reviews)
The breakfast was ok. It would be nice to have a better egg option. The eggs were cut into cubes and were clearly not real eggs. More healthy protien options too

Reviewed on Mar 25, 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
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$93 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,207 reviews)
Good stay

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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
$180 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$202 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,004 reviews)
First night fire alarm went off at 12:30 am and then again around 7 am. One of the two rooms we had did not have a closet. We had to hang our clothes on one of those mobile racks like the ones you use when bringing your luggage to your room. It, the folding rack to lay an open luggage on and the ...

Reviewed on Mar 27, 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
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$213 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,003 reviews)
The breakfast was ok. It would be nice to have a better egg option. The eggs were cut into cubes and were clearly not real eggs. More healthy protien options too

Reviewed on Mar 25, 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
$180 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$202 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,004 reviews)
First night fire alarm went off at 12:30 am and then again around 7 am. One of the two rooms we had did not have a closet. We had to hang our clothes on one of those mobile racks like the ones you use when bringing your luggage to your room. It, the folding rack to lay an open luggage on and the ...

Reviewed on Mar 27, 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
$675 nightly
The price is $757 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$757 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel 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! (1,000 reviews)
no beach chairs or umbrellas

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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.

SNA to SBA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SNA Address & GPS
Address:
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana CA, 92707
United States
IATA Code:
SNA
Longitude:
-117.860538
Latitude:
33.680201
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SBA Address & GPS
Address:
500 Fowler Rd.
Santa Barbara CA, 93117
United States
IATA Code:
SBA
Longitude:
-119.836476
Latitude:
34.432833
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SNA to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)?
Heading from SNA to Santa Barbara Airport? Breaking up the trip is your only option as there are currently no carriers that service this route directly. However, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines offer the best alternative — a flight with just one stop.
What is the shortest flight from SNA to Santa Barbara Airport?
Relish in a glass of red and get comfortable in your seat with a gripping movie or novel. With the flight from SNA to Santa Barbara Airport taking 4 hours and 24 minutes, there's plenty of time to enjoy the flying experience.
How many hours flight from SNA to Santa Barbara Airport?
On average, it takes 4 hours and 30 minutes to travel from SNA to SBA. Get through this medium-haul flight by watching a few movies and browsing a magazine or two. Alternatively, why not catch up on some rest?
What airlines have the most flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Santa Barbara Airport?
For now, there are no direct flights from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara. However, you will be able to lock in a flight with at least one stop. There's always a silver lining — use the time to stretch your legs or sit down for a nice coffee!

Map To Nearby Hotels

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