Cheap Flight Deals to Santa Barbara CA from CA $139

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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were CA $259 and CA $139 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
SFOGoletaOctober 24 to October 28CA $259
PHXGoletaNovember 4 to November 12CA $281
DENGoletaSeptember 29 to September 29CA $328
SEAGoletaNovember 4 to November 7CA $357
PDXGoletaOctober 15 to October 19CA $402
LAXGoletaNovember 2 to November 19CA $440
BOSGoletaSeptember 25 to September 28CA $459
DFWGoletaOctober 14 to October 21CA $519
EWRGoletaOctober 28 to November 13CA $524
MSPGoletaSeptember 14 to September 19CA $554
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
LAXGoletaAugust 29 to August 31CA $533
SEAGoletaAugust 30 to September 3CA $644
SFOGoletaAugust 29 to August 31CA $748
*Prices include taxes and fees

Your guide to flights to Santa Barbara, CA

Alaska Airlines, Delta fly to Santa Barbara, so use Travelocity to search, find, and compare some truly tempting deals from the 4 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 $259 and CA $748. Prices vary, but for the best fares, travel in October 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 $259. 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 November 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.  

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Amazing Place to Stay After Flight to Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is CA $101 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
CA $101
CA $122 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. 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! (1,406 reviews)
"Everything was good staff at the front desk was very helpful and respectful room was clean thank you. Only issue I had was I booked a queen size bed and I ended up getting two full size beds So for that reason I give them this rating staff was great"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $181 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $181
CA $207 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,653 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, however; there was mold in the shower. The building is showing it's age. The hotel needs an update."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

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Inn at Highway 1

Inn at Highway 1

2.5 out of 5
1200 N H St Lompoc CA
The price is CA $160 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
CA $160
CA $181 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Lompoc. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
"Clean room 👌"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is CA $117 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $117
CA $140 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,637 reviews)
"There was too small for two occupants. Only one chair in the room requested the second one nothing happened.. the amount of soap bear minimum is recommended to get your own soap"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

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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.

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
2220 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $244 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $244
CA $279 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
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FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

3 out of 5
3850 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $257 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $257
CA $294 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,231 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at Found! Very quaint, clean, and very enjoyable. Free parking was surprising and always appreciated! Would definitely stay here again when coming to the Santa Barbara area!"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

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Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real Goleta CA
The price is CA $273 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $273
CA $312 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & 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! (1,020 reviews)
"staff was not wanting to assist customers nor were they respectful to customers"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

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Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
The price is CA $366 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $366
CA $418 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & 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! (930 reviews)
"I booked three rooms for my relatives coming to town for our daughter's wedding. We were able to check in to the first two rooms around 2:00 PM. When my brother came in for the third room around 2:30. He was told that the room was not ready until 3:00. By 3:00, the room was still not ready; the hotel ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

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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.

Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara

Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn

5 out of 5
905 Country Club Rd Ojai CA
The price is CA $915 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $915
CA $1,149 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Ojai. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $871 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
CA $871
CA $1,095 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (597 reviews)
"The stay at El Encanto was great. The view from both the pool and the restaurant were awesome. The food was great as well. Had both a dinner and a breakfast there. The roasted whole chicken was the best chicken I’ve ever had. It’s a bit removed from the main part of town, which some folks may view ..."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is CA $983 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
CA $983
CA $1,244 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & 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 ...
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
1260 Channel Dr Santa Barbara CA
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (656 reviews)
"we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating."

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2020

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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.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $181 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $181
CA $207 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,653 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, however; there was mold in the shower. The building is showing it's age. The hotel needs an update."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
2220 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $244 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $244
CA $279 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
400 Alisal Rd. Solvang CA
The price is CA $234 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
CA $234
CA $271 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,050 reviews)
"Location is great, pool wonderful and rooms are very nice."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

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Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $362 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
CA $362
CA $414 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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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.

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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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