Cheap flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara (SBA) from $159

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 8/14. 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.
CMH — SBA
May 21 — May 281

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 May 16, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$159
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 34% potential price drop
From Columbus to Santa Barbara
One-way flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus to Santa Barbara?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 85% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 26 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Columbus to Santa Barbara from $160 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $301 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Columbus. Users have commonly found prices around $225 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $93. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Santa Barbara (CMH - SBA)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Santa Barbara at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Delta flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Columbus and Santa Barbara. 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sat 9/78:00 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Tue 9/107:25 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/15$319
Sun 8/118:00 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Wed 8/141:20 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/16$352
Sat 9/73:40 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Tue 9/107:25 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/15$357
Sun 6/168:00 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Wed 6/197:35 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 5/15$422
Sun 6/166:05 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Wed 6/197:35 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 5/15$447
Thu 7/251:55 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops12h 48mDelta
Mon 7/291:45 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/15$496
Sun 6/168:00 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Wed 6/197:35 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 5/16$501
Sun 6/166:05 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Wed 6/197:35 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 5/16$526
Sun 6/166:05 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Wed 6/197:35 amSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/15$531

Cheap United Airlines flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Columbus and Santa Barbara. 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 9/257:12 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/285:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$322
Wed 9/257:12 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/296:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$412
Sat 9/77:15 amCMH - SBA
3 stops19h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/106:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$488
Wed 9/256:00 amCMH - SBA
3 stops20h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/286:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$505
Wed 9/256:00 amCMH - SBA
3 stops20h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/296:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$595
Wed 9/256:00 amCMH - SBA
3 stops20h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/281:10 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops17h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$604
Wed 9/256:00 amCMH - SBA
3 stops20h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/292:00 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops16h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$654
Fri 6/143:34 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/215:15 amSBA - CMH
2 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$715
Fri 8/162:15 pmCMH - SBA
3 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1811:03 amSBA - CMH
2 stops24h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$729

Cheap Columbus to Santa Barbara flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Santa Barbara specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 6/168:00 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Wed 6/197:35 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 5/15$422
Sun 6/166:05 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Wed 6/197:35 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 5/15$447
Sun 6/168:00 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Wed 6/197:35 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 5/16$501
Sun 6/166:05 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Wed 6/197:35 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 5/16$526
Sun 6/166:05 amCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Wed 6/197:35 amSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/15$531
Fri 6/143:13 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Fri 6/217:35 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/15$592
Fri 6/1410:28 amCMH - SBA
2 stops13h 51mDelta
Fri 6/217:35 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/15$597
Sun 6/165:20 amCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/196:39 pmSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$618
Fri 6/143:34 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/215:15 amSBA - CMH
2 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$715

Columbus to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Santa Barbara in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 9/78:00 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Tue 9/107:25 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/15$319
Wed 9/257:12 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/285:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$322
Sun 8/118:00 amCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Wed 8/141:20 pmSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/16$352
Sun 8/113:37 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/146:32 amSBA - CMH
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$356
Sat 9/73:40 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Tue 9/107:25 amSBA - CMH
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/15$357
Sun 8/113:37 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/146:32 amSBA - CMH
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$359
Fri 8/166:10 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/185:30 amSBA - CMH
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$372
Fri 8/163:37 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/185:30 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$376
Wed 9/257:12 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/296:15 amSBA - CMH
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$412

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Columbus

Search for one-way flight options from Columbus 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users needing a return flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara should utilize the search form above.
Wed 8/143:40 pmCMH - SBA
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/15$159
Wed 8/143:37 pmCMH - SBA
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$163

Find flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

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$319 - $574

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Price

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sat 9/7

1 stop7h 18m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/10

1 stop8h 23m

$319

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Wed 9/25

1 stop7h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/28

1 stop6h 17m

$322

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sun 8/11

1 stop7h 18m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/14

1 stop7h 05m

$352

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sun 8/11

2 stops9h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/14

1 stop6h 12m

$356

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sat 9/7

2 stops10h 21m

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/10

1 stop8h 23m

$357

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Sun 8/11

2 stops9h 52m

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/14

2 stops12h 38m

$359

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Fri 8/16

1 stop7h 19m

Santa Barbara

Sun 8/18

1 stop7h 47m

$372

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Wed 9/25

1 stop7h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/29

1 stop9h 18m

$412

ColumbusSanta Barbara

CMH - SBA

CMHSBA

Columbus

Thu 7/25

1 stop13h 06m

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/29

1 stop8h 09m

$574

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Deals found on 5/15

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip from Columbus to Santa Barbara by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara is currently $161 while a round-trip flight costs $380. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Santa Barbara (average of $359). Flying from Columbus to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $541). 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.

January

$359

February

$394

March

$446

April

$456

May

$450

June

$541

July

$505

August

$430

September

$400

October

$417

November

$449

December

$426

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

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 May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbus to Santa Barbara. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We paid $161 for two exit row seats thinking there’d be extra leg room and not be cramped! The price we paid was a rip-off for these seats and the plane was extremely narrow and cramped. The male crew were okay but not super-friendly. When we picked up our luggage at baggage claim, someone ripped my luggage with a knife or blunt object and destroyed it!! I will be filling a claim for this and took pictures. I heard great reviews about this airline but am disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Barbara from Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Santa Barbara from Columbus, you will be flying to Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $319, but on average you can expect to pay $427.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara round-trip from $319. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $322, and American Airlines, from $356. Users have found that Delta is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does CMH to SBA mean?

    This is defined as Columbus Airport (CMH) and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). Codes like Santa Barbara Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Dayton Airport (DAY), Cincinnati Airport (LUK), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Lima Allen County Airport (AOH) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus 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.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Santa Barbara?

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

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Columbus 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 Columbus to Santa Barbara?

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

    The Columbus to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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