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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 October, 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 14 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 $157, 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 $157 right now, why wait?

Santa Barbara Flight Information
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Destination airport IATA code
SBA
Roundtrip price
$157

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Barbara

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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"The property was very clean well kept very friendly staff very pleased with it. It’s an older building, but it’s very comfortable."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Beachside Inn
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! (1,562 reviews)
Overnight trip
"Staff is very nice. Although it's a little dated is very clean and comfortable. Will stay again thanks"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
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! (1,700 reviews)
"Very nice."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Our room was newly remodeled and very nice. Common areas were still under construction. Not ideal but for 1 night it was fine."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (11 reviews)
"A great place to stay for a weekend to get away from L.A."

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"One of our favorite stays from our California road trip and we were only here for one night. With out a doubt coming back and spending way more time here. Amazing front desk staff and with a less than 2 minute walk to the beach, I couldn’t had asked for a better stay on the Cali trip."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is conveniently situated, near restaurants, safe and quiet. Rooms are clean and members of staff and management are super helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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)
"We enjoyed the pool and really close beach proximity. The attached restaurant is also delicious!"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Santa Barbara 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.

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! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It was great. We were on the bottom floor next to the pool. Nice room and bed."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 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! (1,004 reviews)
"The laundry room is right under my room and it’s noisy."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 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! (812 reviews)
"Terrific staff, good facilities and very nice room. Unfortunately, there was some outside noise throughout the evening that didn’t allow it to be the most restful experience - from the parking lot noises to other rooms - sound insulation is not as effective as would be ideal."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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! (889 reviews)
"So luxurious, and the staff were outstanding!"

Reviewed on May 25, 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 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (146 reviews)
"Perfectly close to ucsb"

Reviewed on Jun 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.