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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 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 $155, 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 $155 right now, why wait?

Santa Barbara Flight Information
Destination airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
Destination airport IATA code
SBA
Roundtrip price
$176

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! (1,503 reviews)
Worth the stay
"Great location & reasonable price. Older motel style but has everything we needed."

Reviewed on May 11, 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Although the lobby was under construction, the hotel room was nicely renovated and quiet during the weekend. Thank you for a nice stay!"

Reviewed on May 4, 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
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! (1,327 reviews)
"The pillows are actually uncomfortable. The location (across the street from the beach) and distance to restaurants is excellent."

Reviewed on May 10, 2025

Hotel Milo 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! (1,655 reviews)
"Took a room with a balcony and mural on the wall, perfect. Staff friendly and helpful. Good breakfast, great location."

Reviewed on May 12, 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on May 8, 2025

Santa Barbara Inn
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! (1,600 reviews)
Comfortable but noisy
"Our room was comfortable and spacious but there was a lot of noise from the upstairs room, chairs being dragged across the floor, heavy footsteps, loud voices. The noise woke us up every morning. Otherwise, staff were great, breakfast excellent, good location, comfortable beds, and good AC. Ask for ..."

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

Inn By The Harbor
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! (1,006 reviews)
"convenient to the airport, clean and quiet. Breakfast was ok - typical hotel breakfast."

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Hyatt Place 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! (1,224 reviews)
We would definitely come back!
"We really enjoyed our stay! The beds were comfy. The room was nice and quiet and clean. The pool and hot tub were clean and the outdoor spaces were also really nice. And we were impressed with the breakfast! We would definitely come back and stay again."

Reviewed on May 10, 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! (1,003 reviews)
"I stayed. here for 4 days with my wife. It is a small older hotel adjacent to downtown Santa Barbara. It is designed like an apartment building rather than your typical hotel layout. Everything worked as it should. The room was clean. It had a kitchen with the usual appliances. The staff seemed friendly ..."

Reviewed on May 9, 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on May 12, 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful landscaping & nice area,, loved the comfortable beds & shower amenities Will definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on May 5, 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 ...
"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.