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Cheap flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara (STL - SBA) from $159

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Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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$238

One-way from

$228
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santa Barbara.

How far in advance should I book a flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 37 days in advance, which can save you up to 91% on flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 37 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $581. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $654.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Santa Barbara from St. Louis average $412. You can even find prices in April for less than $412, as users have found deals to Santa Barbara from as low as $185. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Santa Barbara from St. Louis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 7%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STL to SBA?

When flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap St. Louis to Santa Barbara flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 7/116:09 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/194:11 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$406
Thu 7/116:09 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/196:38 pmSBA - STL
2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$411
Fri 6/216:25 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Mon 7/16:00 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/6$412
Fri 6/215:56 pmSTL - SBA
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Mon 7/16:00 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/6$417
Wed 7/317:00 amSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/46:38 pmSBA - STL
2 stops11h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$427
Wed 7/316:30 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Sun 8/46:00 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/6$432
Fri 6/215:27 amSTL - SBA
2 stops9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/16:39 pmSBA - STL
2 stops11h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$496
Wed 7/315:22 amSTL - SBA
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/44:11 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$522
Mon 7/1510:19 amSTL - SBA
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/196:38 pmSBA - STL
2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$542

St. Louis to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 9/183:55 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Tue 9/247:25 amSBA - STL
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/6$318
Wed 9/187:14 amSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/246:23 amSBA - STL
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$323
Wed 9/1811:36 amSTL - SBA
2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/249:45 amSBA - STL
2 stops10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$328
Thu 7/116:09 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/194:11 pmSBA - STL
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$406
Thu 7/116:09 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/196:38 pmSBA - STL
2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$411
Fri 6/216:25 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Mon 7/16:00 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/6$412
Fri 6/215:56 pmSTL - SBA
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Mon 7/16:00 amSBA - STL
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/6$417
Wed 9/189:30 amSTL - SBA
3 stops16h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/246:28 amSBA - STL
2 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$423
Wed 7/317:00 amSTL - SBA
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/46:38 pmSBA - STL
2 stops11h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$427

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from St. Louis

Search for one-way flight options from St. Louis to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those seeking round-trip flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Mon 7/14:02 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/6$159
Sat 10/122:05 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/6$163
Sun 7/74:02 pmSTL - SBA
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/6$203
Sat 10/1210:00 amSTL - SBA
2 stops13h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$213
Wed 7/316:06 amSTL - SBA
2 stops8h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/6$228
Mon 7/14:36 pmSTL - SBA
2 stops21h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$273
Mon 7/15:30 pmSTL - SBA
3 stops18h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$318
Sun 7/75:30 pmSTL - SBA
2 stops8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$388
Sun 7/75:30 pmSTL - SBA
3 stops18h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$567

Find flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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$318 - $432

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Price

Lambert-St LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/18

1 stop7h 16m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/24

1 stop6h 49m

$318

Lambert-St LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/18

1 stop6h 27m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/24

2 stops11h 07m

$323

Lambert-St LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/18

2 stops9h 44m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/24

2 stops10h 24m

$328

Lambert-St LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/11

1 stop6h 13m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/19

1 stop5h 44m

$406

Lambert-St LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/11

1 stop6h 13m

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/19

2 stops11h 55m

$411

Lambert-St LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/21

1 stop7h 23m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/1

1 stop5h 32m

$412

Lambert-St LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/21

2 stops7h 52m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/1

1 stop5h 32m

$417

Lambert-St LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/18

3 stops16h 29m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/24

2 stops13h 00m

$423

Lambert-St LouisSanta Barbara

STL - SBA

STLSBA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/31

1 stop7h 13m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/4

1 stop5h 40m

$432

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What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from St. Louis to Santa Barbara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $318, but on average you can expect to pay $456.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Currently priced at $318, Delta will fly you from St. Louis to Santa Barbara and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $323 and $423, respectively. You may be able to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Santa Barbara one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $159. Users have also found prices from $213 and $388 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What does STL to SBA mean?

    STL and SBA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. STL to SBA refers to a flight route from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Santa Barbara Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your St. Louis to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the St. Louis to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $515). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from St. Louis to Santa Barbara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis to Santa Barbara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$399Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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