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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 , 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  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 , 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  right now, why wait?

Santa Barbara Flight Information
Destination airport
Santa Barbara
Destination airport IATA code
SBA

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,053 reviews)
Room was comfortable, staff was great and location was perfect for walking downtown and the beach was about a 10 minute walk, the streets in downtown are closed to traffic so perfect for walking!

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Super clean room! very comfortable for a one night stay. Will come again. Thin walls that had me woken up by my neighbor.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Loved the fresh baked cookies at check-in! And the Koi were huge.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham 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! (2,070 reviews)
3rd time stay. Will choose again.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Mission ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (533 reviews)
Impeccable everything, incredible staff and service throughout our stay. They were lovely to our toddler son, we loved every bit of our experience and are already planning our return.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

El Encanto Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Hyatt Place 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (157 reviews)
We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,806 reviews)
The central courtyard was landscaped beautifully. Our room was modern and beachy. The bed was very comfortable. The staff was excellent, from the front desk to housekeeping, very attentive and pleasant. Location was great as well.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Inn By The Harbor
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
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean comfortable

Reviewed on Dec 10, 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
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Super clean room! very comfortable for a one night stay. Will come again. Thin walls that had me woken up by my neighbor.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 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! (1,000 reviews)
Loved the separation of the bedroom. Friendly staff and clean room

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (860 reviews)
Great spot

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Book a stay at this 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! (928 reviews)
Love the property, not a fan of shower curtains, will request glass shower in the future.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (203 reviews)
Very nice staff, really cute place,fairly quiet though next to a freeway. we took bikes out to UCSB to go to cute coffee shop in am. Not a lot near the hotel location but not a long drive to get to things.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 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.