Cheap Flight Deals to Santa Barbara CA
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| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | Goleta | August 19 to August 25 | CA $392 |
| SFO | Goleta | August 20 to August 26 | CA $400 |
| SEA | Goleta | August 26 to August 29 | CA $400 |
| PHX | Goleta | August 21 to August 23 | CA $410 |
| PDX | Goleta | July 15 to July 19 | CA $462 |
| BOS | Goleta | July 15 to July 18 | CA $542 |
| DFW | Goleta | July 6 to July 11 | CA $553 |
Your guide to flights to Santa Barbara, CA
Alaska Airlines fly to Santa Barbara, so use Travelocity to search, find, and compare some truly tempting deals from the 7 airlines—that way you can be sure you’ve found the best deal for you. A flight to Santa Barbara CA currently costs between CA $392 and CA $963. Prices vary, but for the best fares, travel in when prices are at their lowest.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Santa Barbara
The cheapest flight for a round trip to Santa Barbara is currently CA $392. When you search for flights to Santa Barbara, enter your preferred travel dates then click on ‘flexible dates’ to compare cheap flight tickets to Santa Barbara for nearby days. The cheapest month to travel to Santa Barbara is August from our list of deals available.
But if you’re flexible about when you travel, you can find great deals on flights across the year. If you’re planning a vacation, you can save more on Travelocity when you bundle flights with car rental and hotel bookings, too. Many airlines currently offer flexible booking options, so look for flights offering no change fees.
How to cancel flights to Santa Barbara
We know plans change, that’s why at Travelocity, we make it as easy as possible for you to cancel or amend your plane tickets. Go to My Trips, enter your itinerary number, then follow the instructions. Many airlines let you cancel flights online free of charge if you booked it in the last 24 hours. Visit Customer Service for more advice.
Why you should book your flight to Santa Barbara with Travelocity
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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
"The Vagabond Inn is under new management. The motel was clean, sheets soft, and the young man who checked me in was professional. My concerns were twofold. 1. The room smelled sharply of air fresheners. I turned on the a/c and more air fresheners blasted into the room. I slept with the a/c off to ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
"They should install full length mirrors in their room, and not just a single mirror in the bath room!!!"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Inn at Highway 1
"Little bit of paint smell in the room. Breakfast 6/10 below average"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
"Very clean rooms. Very friendly staff."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Our Top Santa Barbara hotel with Airport Shuttles
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
"This was a great location for our weekend stay with easy access to places including restaurants. It was clean and well maintained. The staff were helpful and friendly. Lots of great restaurants in a short drive. Room was clean and bed comfortable. It is a 2 story buildings and no elevators which ..."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
"The location it’s good. The building it’s beautiful it makes you feel like a little Spain. Very clean and good maintenance. The lady from the breakfast room was in the top of everything ( good Hob) . Stuff very nice & friendly."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
"Nice stay."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
"Everything was great. Nice and clean. Definitely recommend"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara
Ojai Valley Inn
"Beautiful property and great staff. However there were too many dogs and lots of kids running around. There were no restaurant or spa reservations available the entire 4 days we were there. There needs to be more adult only spaces."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
El Encanto Santa Barbara
"Beautiful location up in the hills , views , quiet , relaxing . Staff is very friendly and helpful . Pool was great , very very clean . Food was good , I recommend the short ribs ♥️♥️one of the best I’ve had . It was a wonderful little weekend get away , I will definitely be going back , loved it ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
"Great hotel in a great location"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
"we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating."
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2020
Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge
"They should install full length mirrors in their room, and not just a single mirror in the bath room!!!"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
"This was a great location for our weekend stay with easy access to places including restaurants. It was clean and well maintained. The staff were helpful and friendly. Lots of great restaurants in a short drive. Room was clean and bed comfortable. It is a 2 story buildings and no elevators which ..."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"Great stay!"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
"A few blocks from the marina. Large rooms with extra small room to get ready or use as an office. Nice happy hour - chilled white and chilled red wine with cheese, crackers, and cookies. Nice continental breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet property. Parking is a bit tight with small spaces ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
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Flights To Santa Barbara
Standing on top of a hill, your face craned toward the sun, any plans you had to check in at work go out the window. You’re on vacation, and you’re going to soak up every blissful moment. The best of the beach and inland wine country are at your disposal. You’ll get sand between your toes and then take a day trip out to a scenic vineyard, where rolling hills and meticulously arranged vines permeate the landscape. Back in the city, Mediterranean-style red roofs take your imagination to a place thousands of miles away. Where the salt of the Pacific Ocean and the all-knowing breezes of the Santa Ynez Mountains meet, that’s where your travel companions can find you, wise wanderer. Gazing into the distance and dreaming up your next big adventure. Welcome to Santa Barbara.
The Central California coast is beckoning you to enjoy the best of land and seas. Book one of our cheap flights to Santa Barbara on Travelocity today, and soon you’ll be investigating the best of a respected wine region and nibbling on fine food.
Transportation From SBA
Flights to Santa Barbara land at the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), and there are plenty of hotels nearby that make for a relaxing place to wind down after your flight. Getting to your accommodation is as easy as a Santa Barbara breeze, because there are lots of ways to get there. Courtesy shuttle buses run between the airport and certain hotels, and you can book a door-to-door shuttle to any destination. You can also hop on the public bus, available from the Moffett Road station just across from the terminal. If you want a private ride, hail a cab at the curb. If you want to explore Greater Santa Barbara on your own schedule, rent a car while you’re booking airfare to Santa Barbara. With your own set of wheels, you may as well have the keys to the city.
Hotels near SBA
After a day of exploring wine country and the serenity of beach life, you’ll want a place to lay your head where you can achieve true bliss. After you book one of our best Santa Barbara flights, make plans to stay in one of these hotels and your vacation in paradise will be one for the record books:
- The Fess Parker Santa Barbara - DoubleTree by Hilton Resort: This beachfront hotel feeds your spirit and your palate. Dine at one of five restaurants before you go for a walk on the coast. Take advantage of a wine package, and you’ll be sipping on fermented gold in style.
- Bacara Resort & Spa: A luxury hotel with on-site yoga classes and beachfront dining. Ah, that’s your style. Throw in the private in-room fireplaces and the exceptional service, and the Bacara Resort & Spa has you feeling like you’ve come home.
- Hotel Milo Santa Barbara: Take advantage of the privacy at a boutique hotel when you stay at Hotel Milo. The beach-chic motif is charming and the architecture reminds you of another time. Read in the garden before you head out for the day.
- Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Spread across 22 acres, this stunning hotel really is one of a kind. Serene gardens give way to patio dining and luxury service always leaves you feeling pampered.
Things to Do in Santa Barbara
You’ve gotten tickets to Santa Barbara and you brought your eager taste buds along with a reverence for history. Good news, wise wanderer, the central coast will satiate your hunger for all things cultural and epicurean. Begin your tour of the city with a stop at from the Spanish Mission, one of the most visited and beloved of all California missions. Make sure you stop at the Stearns Wharf for a bite before you explore the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and venture east toward the wineries. Between the Historic District and the quaint downtown shops, you might forget about the miles of coastline just waiting for you to sink your toes into the sand and surf. Don’t worry, the gentle crash of its waves is always there to remind you.
Flights to Santa Barbara, California are your ticket to paradise, wise wanderer. The boutiques of State Street and exhibits at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse are just the beginning of your adventure. Get your tickets to Santa Barbara today, and the road to sand and sun will come into view.
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