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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa (SBA - TPA) from $154

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 2 — Jun 91
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tampa (TPA). 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 May 28, 2024.

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$198

One-way from

$193
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Tampa?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa. 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 Tampa.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 50 days in advance, which can save you up to 74% on flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 50 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 $379. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $492.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Tampa. Flights to Tampa from Santa Barbara in September are about $337 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $99.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa (SBA - TPA)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Tampa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Fri 6/2811:03 amSBA - TPA
1 stop26h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/55:45 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$568
Fri 6/286:00 amSBA - TPA
2 stops20h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/59:30 amTPA - SBA
2 stops17h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$653
Fri 6/2811:03 amSBA - TPA
2 stops15h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/511:50 amTPA - SBA
3 stops15h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$778

Cheap Santa Barbara to Tampa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Tampa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
Fri 6/1412:15 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/215:27 amTPA - SBA
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$413
Fri 6/141:10 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/215:27 amTPA - SBA
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$418
Fri 6/285:10 amSBA - TPA
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/57:25 amTPA - SBA
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$556
Fri 6/141:10 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/217:25 amTPA - SBA
2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$567
Fri 6/2811:03 amSBA - TPA
1 stop26h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/55:45 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$568
Fri 6/286:00 amSBA - TPA
2 stops20h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/59:30 amTPA - SBA
2 stops17h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$653
Fri 6/2811:03 amSBA - TPA
2 stops15h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/511:50 amTPA - SBA
3 stops15h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$778

Santa Barbara to Tampa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Tampa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Sun 10/276:27 amSBA - TPA
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/21:55 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$343
Sun 10/276:27 amSBA - TPA
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/21:01 pmTPA - SBA
2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$347
Fri 6/1412:15 pmSBA - TPA
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/215:27 amTPA - SBA
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$413
Fri 6/141:10 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/215:27 amTPA - SBA
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$418
Fri 6/285:10 amSBA - TPA
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/57:25 amTPA - SBA
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$556
Fri 6/141:10 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/217:25 amTPA - SBA
2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$567
Fri 6/2811:03 amSBA - TPA
1 stop26h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/55:45 pmTPA - SBA
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$568
Fri 6/286:00 amSBA - TPA
2 stops20h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/59:30 amTPA - SBA
2 stops17h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$653
Fri 6/2811:03 amSBA - TPA
2 stops15h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/511:50 amTPA - SBA
3 stops15h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$778

One-way flights to Tampa from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Tampa. 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Wed 7/176:38 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$154
Wed 7/177:35 amSBA - TPA
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/28$193
Sat 6/155:10 amSBA - TPA
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$203
Fri 6/145:10 amSBA - TPA
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$239
Fri 6/141:10 pmSBA - TPA
2 stops8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$244
Sat 6/151:47 pmSBA - TPA
3 stops22h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$623
Sat 6/151:47 pmSBA - TPA
3 stops22h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$649
Fri 6/148:44 pmSBA - TPA
3 stops15h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$694

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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$556 - $778

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Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/28

1 stop8h 33m

Tampa

Fri 7/5

2 stops10h 54m

$556

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/28

1 stop26h 36m

Tampa

Fri 7/5

1 stop8h 46m

$568

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/28

2 stops20h 36m

Tampa

Fri 7/5

2 stops17h 01m

$653

Santa BarbaraTampa

SBA - TPA

SBATPA

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/28

2 stops15h 33m

Tampa

Fri 7/5

3 stops15h 04m

$778

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Deals found on 5/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Tampa. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Tampa flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 Santa Barbara to Tampa

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Temperature and rainfall in Tampa by month

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

TPA

Temperature

60.8 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $556, but on average you can expect to pay $638.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($556), and United Airlines ($568) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Tampa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa one-way?

    $154 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $193 and $623, respectively.

  • What does SBA to TPA mean?

    SBA stands for Santa Barbara Airport, while TPA stands for Tampa Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Tampa 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Tampa 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 Santa Barbara to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Tampa 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 Santa Barbara to Tampa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Tampa 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 Santa Barbara to Tampa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa 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 Santa Barbara to Tampa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Tampa 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 Santa Barbara to Tampa flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Tampa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Tampa (average of $198). Flying from Santa Barbara to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 Santa Barbara to Tampa

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United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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