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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were CA $286 and CA $242 for one-way flights to Santa Barbara for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
SEAGoletaMay 17 to May 20CA $286
LAXGoletaMarch 22 to April 2CA $799
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
SEAGoletaMarch 14 to March 14CA $663
*Prices include taxes and fees

Your guide to flights to Santa Barbara, CA

United, Delta fly to Santa Barbara, so use Travelocity to search, find, and compare some truly tempting deals from the 2 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 $286 and CA $799. Prices vary, but for the best fares, travel in April 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 $286. 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 April 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 

We have top deals on plane tickets even for last minute flights to Santa Barbara, so you can simply type in your travel dates and compare our best prices. Booking with Travelocity means you get flexible cancellation options, 24/7 support, and, thanks to our Price Match Promise, if the airfare drops after you book, you can get a refund! Whether you’re planning a business trip, weekend getaway, or a family vacation—let Travelocity get you to Santa Barbara for less. 

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Amazing Place to Stay After Flight to Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA
The price is CA $106 per night from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20
CA $106
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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. ...
6.8/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean property and rooms"

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $130 per night from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28
CA $130
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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! (1,389 reviews)
"Very clean and safe, but dislike the very limited parking area"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Inn at Highway 1

Inn at Highway 1

2.5 out of 5
1200 N H St, Lompoc, CA
The price is CA $211 per night from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24
CA $211
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (789 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised how nice this place was. Especially liked the mattress, decent size flat screen, room was spacious and clean. Also the lady at the front was very friendly and made checking in and out super quick."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Inn at Highway 1
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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is CA $118 per night from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7
CA $118
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,170 reviews)
"The people in the front desk are dumb and difficult"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
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 $243 per night from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21
CA $243
CA $278 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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! (1,011 reviews)
Boutique Best Western in Santa Barbara
"This was a very nice place to stay. Friendly staff, good location. We will stay there again. Nice eating place on site with good food."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 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
The price is CA $186 per night from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21
CA $186
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay while in SB"

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 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
The price is CA $237 per night from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18
CA $237
CA $271 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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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 $331 per night from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18
CA $331
CA $377 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (796 reviews)
"Stayed at the Courtyard on a trip to visit my son at UCSB. The check-in was very easy and extremely friends customer service! My youngest enjoyed using the pool a s hot tub. The putting greens were a fun touch as well. Very close proximity to many stores and restaurants and a couple blocks from Tesla ..."

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
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 $1,005 per night from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18
CA $1,005
CA $1,256 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Book a stay at this spa resort in Ojai. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Ojai Valley Inn
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $1,099 per night from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13
CA $1,099
CA $1,256 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (504 reviews)
"staff and service was excellent our dining experience was less than average"

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
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 $1,053 per night from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11
CA $1,053
CA $1,285 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I thought this property was lovely for a quick trip. There is a lot to do on the property that you don’t need to leave if you are looking to relax and vacate. Dining options are good, service was excellent. I’d return."

Reviewed on 22 Feb. 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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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
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Butterfly Beach and Hammond's ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (656 reviews)
"we had an unfortunate experience with insects. property was neautiful as usual and staff was very acomodating."

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2020

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
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 $130 per night from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28
CA $130
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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! (1,389 reviews)
"Very clean and safe, but dislike the very limited parking area"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
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 $243 per night from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21
CA $243
CA $278 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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! (1,011 reviews)
Boutique Best Western in Santa Barbara
"This was a very nice place to stay. Friendly staff, good location. We will stay there again. Nice eating place on site with good food."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Hotel Corque

Hotel Corque

4 out of 5
400 Alisal Rd., Solvang, CA
The price is CA $199 per night from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14
CA $199
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (2,423 reviews)
"The property is very nice and the service fabulous. There are numerous dining options within steps of the hotel. We look forward to our next visit."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Hotel Corque
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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 $268 per night from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13
CA $268
CA $306 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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! (1,245 reviews)
"The tv didn’t work but there are worse problems than leaving tech behind for a weekend in beautiful SB"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Santa Barbara?
Is Santa Barbara first on your list of destinations to visit? We’d recommend booking your airfare with United Airlines as soon as you arrange your travel dates.
What airport is best to fly into Santa Barbara?
There’s no risk of a mix-up with airports in Santa Barbara, as there’s just one operating in the city. SBA is around 13 kilometers from the hustle and bustle downtown.
Where to stay in Santa Barbara
Choosing the perfect place to stay is a vital ingredient for an amazing travel experience. Select from 1,489 properties in Santa Barbara and start planning the adventure of your dreams!Chic rooms, quality amenities and great service are what you’ll find when you spend your nights at the Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel or the Palihouse Santa Barbara. The Ala Mar by the Sea and the The Presidio are some less expensive options if you’d prefer to spend your vacation budget on experiences.Create fabulous new memories while exploring Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This famed sight is an easy distance from a number of properties, such as the Chic Studio Apartment in Downtown Santa Barbara! and the Enjoy the Beauty of Downtown Santa Barbara. So why not stay close by and find out what all the fuss is about?
Places to visit in Santa Barbara
Spending a night or so in Santa Barbara and on the hunt for new places to pose for your selfies? Why not head over to Presidio Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara County Courthouse? These famous attractions provide stunning backdrops!So much to see and so little time. If you want to experience the best of this city, add Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum to your travel program. If you get the chance, stop by Santa Barbara Zoo, and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden too.0 Seeking some more ideas? 0 And that’s not all. 0
How to get through airport security fast when traveling to Santa Barbara
If you like the thought of spending more time at the airport cafes and less time wading through security on your way to Santa Barbara, follow these suggestions:

  • Be sure you know the whereabouts of your boarding pass and travel ID. You don’t want to hold up the line when you’re asked to present them.
  • Take off your jewellery, belt and shoes before approaching security. Items such as these are not allowed in the body scanner.
  • Make sure your phone, laptop and other electronic devices are within reach. These items need to be sent through the X-ray machine separately.
  • When it comes to traveling with gels or liquids, each passenger is allowed a quart-sized clear resealable bag to transport containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).
  • Consider the type of footwear you want to travel in. Slippers are awesome because they’re a cinch to take off when you’re doing the airport security checks. Try wearing some on your next journey!
  • The list of non-permissible items is forever changing. Read over your carrier’s official website to understand what is not allowed on board their flights.

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.

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.