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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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions About flights to Santa Barbara

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 April, 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?

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Can I fly to Santa Barbara right now?

With recent COVID-19 closures and reopenings, many people are wondering, “Is it safe to travel to  right now?” When it’s time to book your flight, be sure to check out the most up-to-date information on all safety measures, any restrictions, and guidance on traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.

Santa Barbara Flight Information
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Destination airport IATA code
SBA
Roundtrip price
$212

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
The price is $169 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$169
per night
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (900 reviews)
"The kindest staff ever. Absolutely lovely hotel with impeccable customer service."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
The price is $228 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$228
per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Definitely a 1960’s vibe for a stylish vintage hotel on the beachfront. Clean and kept up well, loved the arch doorways and spacious rooms"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
The price is $246 per night from May 1 to May 2
$246
per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,261 reviews)
"I liked that they have happy hour and complimentary breakfast"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023

Inn By The Harbor
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
The price is $219 per night from May 1 to May 2
$219
per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I’d go back in a heartbeat!"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023

Hotel Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
The price is $189 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$189
per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (692 reviews)
Great location, very cozy space
"The location is fantastic, we travel to Santa Barbara frequently and we like this area the best. The hotel listed the size of the room, so I was aware of the size, and it was cozier in person -- but the bed was very comfortable. Bright bathroom, good products. We paid to upgrade a room with our own ..."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023

Riviera Beach House
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
The price is $209 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$209
per night
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
The price is $292 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$292
per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Should offer more restaurant or bar options"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2023

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Franciscan Inn & Suites
Franciscan Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
The price is $205 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$205
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Thoughtful Staff
"We were upgraded to a better room at no additional charge as they were still renovating our originally requested room. They are doing a really nice job with the renovations, on the inside the rooms look great/really clean. On the outside it still holds the charm of the older Santa Barbara hotels. ..."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023

Franciscan Inn & Suites
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 Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
The price is $179 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$179
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great pool and garden space."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
The price is $219 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$219
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. We were given a newly renovated room overlooking the pool. The room was very comfortable with the exception of the bed. The bed was too soft and lumpy. I had extreme back pain every day from it. One other complaint is their gym. No weights or matts. They have a shiny, brand new ..."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA, 93117
The price is $203 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$203
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay I go there for business 4 to 5 days a week. Staff is very friendly and very professional."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2023

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd, Goleta, CA, 93117
The price is $229 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
$229
per night
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (672 reviews)
"Close to UCSB campus- we were in town to visit the campus."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2023

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian
5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
The price is $747 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$747
per night
Apr 30 - May 1
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (745 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and quiet. Loved the stay and would stay again for sure"

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2023

Hotel Californian
Pacifica Suites
Pacifica Suites
3 out of 5
5490 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
The price is $254 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$254
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great property. under massive construction so some areas are close but it didnt bother us. super pet friendly"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023

Pacifica Suites
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.