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Cheap Flights to Santa Barbara

Fall in love at first flight with your vacation to Santa Barbara by saving a ton of cash on your last-minute cheap flight. There’s no more scouring the internet for a good deal—book your flight to Santa Barbara on Hotwire, and you’ll be up, up, and on a getaway in no time.

Because once the wheels are down in Santa Barbara, the good times start rolling. So buckle up, you’re in for a fun ride.

Frequently Asked Questions About flights to Santa Barbara

Don’t waste your time on endless searches for cheap airline tickets oneway or roundtrip. We’ll have you on your way to Santa Barbara with a tiny bag of pretzels in your hand before you can say “tray tables in the upright position”—and for a ticket price that works for your vacay budget.

So all you have to worry about is where you’re headed after the SBA airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara?

Airline ticket prices fluctuate all the time, depending on the day of the week or the month of the year. The cheapest round trip flights to Santa Barbara are in July, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to Santa Barbara?

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to booking your next trip. Want options for airlines? You’ll find 15 to choose from for your flight to Santa Barbara.

What airport is best to fly into Santa Barbara?

When you’re planning your trip to Santa Barbara, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Santa Barbara must-do list.

How much are flights to Santa Barbara?

Got very cheap flights on your vacation itinerary? When you book your airline tickets to Santa Barbara on Hotwire, you may just get what’s on your getaway wish list. With tickets as low as $206, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

How to get cheap flights to Santa Barbara?

The trick to saving a stack of cash on your flight to Santa Barbara? Snatch up that Hotwire flight deal when you see a killer rate because it could be gone in a flash. And with flights as low as $206 right now, why wait?

Santa Barbara Flight Information
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Destination airport IATA code
SBA
Roundtrip price
$172

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Barbara

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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,540 reviews)
"The room is comfortably appointed. It was spotlessly clean, the AC works well, the bed is neat, clean and comfy!! For the price, this is a hidden gem!"

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Although it was under renovations, it did not bother and we were able to enjoy our stay"

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,664 reviews)
"Not what I thought based on pictures and reviews. Was ok"

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely Incredible Service! Our experience was outstanding from the moment we arrived! Even before we got there, the staff sent a friendly text to check in—and they continued to stay in touch throughout our stay, always asking if we needed anything. It made us feel truly taken care of. The on-site ..."

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Santa Barbara Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent, comfortable hotel; easy freeway access.
"Very comfortable, well-maintained hotel Nice sized room, and a great bed. Very good breakfast. I only wish the bathroom door wasn't opaque. No need to let light into bedroom when someone is using the bathroom in the midele of the night."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
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 pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,608 reviews)
"It was great all way through"

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Inn By The Harbor
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,344 reviews)
"Need to update the rooms. However lovely towels and bath products."

Reviewed on May 15, 2025

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
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
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,219 reviews)
"Clean Quit Friendly staff"

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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.

Top Hotels With Free Airport Shuttle

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Great service at a good price."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I liked the garden area for walking the dog spacious room"

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
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)
"My room heard freeway noise."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd, Goleta, CA
Stay at this 3-star 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! (807 reviews)
"Room was great after upgrade to 1room king suite. King accessible room was far too small. Courtyard was fabulous. Food was overpriced but convenient Staff friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian
5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (886 reviews)
"A unique luxury with european style."

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Hotel Californian
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 out of 5
5490 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (139 reviews)
Quiet, Secluded, Historic, Rural, near Airport
"Beautiful decor, lush natural grounds, no elevator, beautiful shallow lap pool. Restaurant has abbreviated hours, lots of business travelers. Generous-sized room tastefully appointed, comfortable, clean, modern-farmhouse style. Front desk staff were new (and understaffed, still in training) but pleasant ..."

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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.