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

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Cheap Flights from SNA to SBA starting at $187 One Way, $267 Round Trip

Prices starting at $267 for return flights and $187 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, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
SNA
Orange County
SBA
Santa Barbara
$267 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$267
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 23 from Orange County to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $267 found 3 days ago
Fri, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 7
SNA
Orange County
SBA
Santa Barbara
$290 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 30 from Orange County to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $290 found 4 days ago
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
SNA
Orange County
SBA
Santa Barbara
$327 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 23 from Orange County to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $327 found 3 days ago
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
SNA
Orange County
SBA
Santa Barbara
$337 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 23 from Orange County to Santa Barbara, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $337 found 3 days ago
Fri, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 7
SNA
Orange County
SBA
Santa Barbara
$351 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 30 from Orange County to Santa Barbara, returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $351 found 4 days 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
The price is $294 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$294 total
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
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! (501 reviews)
All the staff we met were wonderful:helpful, courteous and friendly. The facility is beautiful and clean, the breakfasts were wonderful. My only concern is that in 4 days, we had no fresh towels or the trash removed except once when I requested it at the front desk.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 out of 5
5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
The price is $178 total per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
$178 total
per night
Jan 2 - Jan 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room friendly staff. Nice hot showers!

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real Goleta CA
The price is $95 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$95 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (1,201 reviews)
Yes love it

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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
$532 nightly
The price is $598 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$598 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
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! (1,001 reviews)
Staff, room and we were going to be away from our puppy and they had a gift for him with a note and champagne upon arrival

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$173 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (956 reviews)
Very good food and clean room. Will stay here again

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

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
$169 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$193 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was very clean, comfortable beds. A lot of parking space.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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
$169 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$193 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was very clean, comfortable beds. A lot of parking space.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
$238 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$272 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (861 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

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
$258 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$294 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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! (501 reviews)
All the staff we met were wonderful:helpful, courteous and friendly. The facility is beautiful and clean, the breakfasts were wonderful. My only concern is that in 4 days, we had no fresh towels or the trash removed except once when I requested it at the front desk.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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
$169 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$193 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was very clean, comfortable beds. A lot of parking space.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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
$84 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$95 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (1,201 reviews)
Yes love it

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$173 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (956 reviews)
Very good food and clean room. Will stay here again

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

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
$169 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$193 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was very clean, comfortable beds. A lot of parking space.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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
$151 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$173 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (956 reviews)
Very good food and clean room. Will stay here again

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

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
$532 nightly
The price is $598 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$598 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
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! (1,001 reviews)
Staff, room and we were going to be away from our puppy and they had a gift for him with a note and champagne upon arrival

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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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