C$ 372+ Cheap flights to Santa Barbara (SBA)

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, there’s really better time to book flights to Santa Barbara than the present. Peak Season: If you plan on spending most of your time on the beach, then book your Santa Barbara flight in the summer time, when temperatures are most comfortable and there’s little rainfall.  Off-peak Season: Since there is no real off-season here, it’s easy to find cheap flights to Santa Barbara any time of the year.

Botanic Garden: If you’re booking flights to Santa Barbara and are aching to spend some quality time traipsing in the natural world, look no further than the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Set on a glorious 65-acre garden, the entire area is full of native flora and fauna for strollers to see. Five trails of cacti, redwoods, and wildflowers are arranged for different experiences, depending on your physical abilities. Easy flat walks are supplemented by narrower, hilly trails. If you’re spending the entire afternoon, make sure to take a tour of Lotusland, where explanations of each species and arrangement are given. Canine friends are welcome, as long as they are well behaved and on leashes.  Zoo: If the kids are restless after the long flight to Santa Barbara, then the zoo is the perfect place to unleash some energy. From preying cats to lively monkeys and slow-moving elephants to and graceful giraffes, animals of all sorts will captivate travellers of any age It’s the penguins, however, that seem to steal the show as they flap around their territories. The squeamish should probably avoid the interactive insect room (with bugs like cockroaches and African millipedes). Intertwined with beautiful gardens, the zoo can also be a nice place for a peaceful walk in the daytime.  Stearn’s Wharf: Just right for any time of day, Stearn’s Wharf can be serene in the morning, bustling in the afternoon, and thrilling in the evening. Jutting out of the southern part of the city, the coastal hot spot was built in 1872 by John Peck Stearn and is known today to be the oldest continuously operating wharf on the West Coast. Partially destroyed by fires in 1998, it has been fully restored, and perfected for visitors. If you book a flight to Santa Barbara craving a little ocean side fun, then Stearn’s Wharf is the quintessential place to walk around for hours, and watch the lights come on at dusk.  Beaches: Whether you’re planning your Santa Barbara travel alone, with friends, or with the whole family, everyone can agree on spending a day at the beach. For fun in the sun, Carpinteria State Beach is a great place to sunbathe, fly a kite, or go swimming. Known for its shallow, calm waters that run for hundreds of feet, Carpinteria has always been deemed one of the safest beaches for children and families to visit. Stroll the mile-long shoreline and back in the sun’s rays to truly enjoy the outdoors.

Santa Barbara (SBA), located 12.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Santa Barbara.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Santa Barbara on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Santa Barbara.

For those looking to save time traveling to Santa Barbara, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 53 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Santa Barbara can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Santa Barbara has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is the closest property to Santa Barbara (0.0 km away from Santa Barbara).