Cheap Flights to Santa Barbara County from $79 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Santa Barbara County?

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$157 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Sacramento Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $157 found 4 days ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$159 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Sacramento Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $159 found 4 days ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$167 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Sacramento Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $167 found 4 days ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$169 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Sacramento Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $169 found 4 days ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 14
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$174 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from Sacramento Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $174 found 3 days ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$175 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Sacramento Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $175 found 5 days ago
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$177 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from Sacramento Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $177 found 1 day ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$177 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Sacramento Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $177 found 4 days ago
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$254 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $254 found 2 days ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 27
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$263 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 21 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Wed, Jan 27, priced at $263 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SFOGoletaNovember 7 to November 14$117
PHXGoletaNovember 3 to November 3$220
SEAGoletaDecember 8 to December 15$254
SEASan Luis ObispoDecember 5 to December 8$283
SFOSan Luis ObispoNovember 6 to November 8$289
LAXSan Luis ObispoDecember 4 to December 5$289
PHXSan Luis ObispoJanuary 6 to January 11$295
DENGoletaNovember 14 to November 17$297
DENSan Luis ObispoDecember 19 to January 9$315
MSPGoletaNovember 12 to November 16$357
DFWGoletaDecember 8 to December 15$363
MSPSan Luis ObispoNovember 18 to November 25$379
DFWSan Luis ObispoDecember 8 to December 15$387
EWRSan Luis ObispoOctober 30 to November 2$399
BOSSan Luis ObispoDecember 8 to December 15$411
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SFOSan Luis ObispoOctober 9 to October 10$349
PDXGoletaOctober 9 to October 11$362
SFOGoletaOctober 10 to October 11$379
PHXSan Luis ObispoOctober 10 to October 17$395
SEAGoletaOctober 11 to October 18$473
BOSSan Luis ObispoOctober 10 to October 17$475
DFWGoletaOctober 10 to October 13$485
PDXSan Luis ObispoOctober 11 to November 12$507
DENGoletaOctober 11 to October 15$527
SEASan Luis ObispoOctober 9 to November 6$549
PHXGoletaOctober 9 to October 13$555
DFWSan Luis ObispoOctober 11 to October 13$556
DENSan Luis ObispoOctober 11 to October 13$571
MSPGoletaOctober 9 to October 16$708
JFKSan Luis ObispoOctober 11 to October 16$929
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Santa Barbara County Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

Dec 8 - Dec 11

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $648, price is now $286 per person
$286
per person
found 1 day ago
The LEEF Hotel
2.0-star property

The LEEF Hotel

Dec 23 - Dec 28

5 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver (DEN)

Delta • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $914, price is now $449 per person
$449
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel H-Wood
2.5-star property

Hotel H-Wood

Nov 11 - Nov 15

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $545, price is now $294 per person
$294
per person
found 1 day ago
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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
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 and the convenient parking in our reviews. Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are located nearby.
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Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

3 out of 5
1564 Copenhagen Dr Solvang CA
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. Popular attractions Chumash Casino and Santa Ynez Valley are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,528 reviews)
"Everything was pleasant"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2026

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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
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. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Harbor are located nearby.
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Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are located nearby.
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Santa Barbara County?
Your next dream vacation doesn't have to put a dent in your travel budget. In the last seven days, the cheapest roundtrip flight to Santa Barbara County cost $117. Find a cheap seat and spend the money you save on fantastic experiences. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Santa Barbara County departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara County?
October is the cheapest month to jet out to Santa Barbara County based on Travelocity's direct return flight demand from January to December last year. We can help you lock in a great deal so you can start organizing your vacation today.
How can I check my flight status to Santa Barbara County?
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Santa Barbara County?
A good way to pick up the best deal is to be flexible with your travel dates. Start by searching for your flight to Santa Barbara County, then tap on the "Flexible dates" box at the top of the page. This will let you see the prices for nearby dates. Another tip? Book early. To give you an idea of airfares, $117 was the best price for a roundtrip flight to Santa Barbara County in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to Santa Barbara County with Travelocity?
Pack your case and prepare for an epic trip with Travelocity. It's our job to track down some top deals on cheap flights to Santa Barbara County. Whether you're chasing flexible airfares with plenty of room to move or cheap family flights from low-cost airlines, we've got you covered.
What are the most popular flight routes to Santa Barbara County?
If you have plans to board a flight to Santa Barbara County, here are a few well-known routes you can take:

  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 641 flights a month.
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 533 flights a month.
  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 502 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Santa Barbara County on average?
Tickets for roundtrip flights to Santa Barbara County were priced between $117 and $929 in the last seven days. The minute you spot a good deal, snap it up and get ready to take off on your dream getaway with Travelocity. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Santa Barbara County?
Check out these top routes to get an idea on how long you'll be in your seat during a direct flight to Santa Barbara County:

  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 1 hour and 36 minutes
  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 2 hours and 34 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Santa Barbara County?
The flight time and whether you opt for a low-priced or full-service carrier will mainly determine this. If you're on the lookout for long-haul flights to Santa Barbara County, entertainment and food will come standard. After cheap flights for family vacations? Check out the deals from low-cost carriers. Typically, these airlines don't come with as many inclusions, or you'll have to pay a fee for them.