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Cheap flights from State College to Santa Barbara (SCE - SBA) from $483

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/17. 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.
SCE — SBA
May 13 — May 201
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How far in advance should I book a flight from State College to Santa Barbara?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 35 days in advance to save up to 194% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 35 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from State College to Santa Barbara 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $381, or $1,310 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from State College to Santa Barbara?

Flights from State College to Santa Barbara lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from State College to Santa Barbara in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $301.

When is the cheapest time to fly from State College to Santa Barbara (SCE - SBA)?

When flying from State College to Santa Barbara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap American Airlines flights from State College to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between State College 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from State College to Santa Barbara. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Tue 9/171:55 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/216:20 amSBA - SCE
2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$483
Sun 9/156:44 amSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/216:20 amSBA - SCE
2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$868
Mon 9/164:55 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops21h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/216:20 amSBA - SCE
3 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,015
Sun 9/156:44 amSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/225:25 amSBA - SCE
2 stops13h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,047
Sun 9/151:55 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/206:20 amSBA - SCE
2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,078
Mon 9/161:55 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/206:20 amSBA - SCE
3 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,118
Mon 9/166:44 amSCE - SBA
3 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/206:20 amSBA - SCE
3 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,350

Cheap United Airlines flights from State College to Santa Barbara

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between State College 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available United Airlines flights departing from State College and landing in Santa Barbara. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 9/173:20 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/202:15 pmSBA - SCE
2 stops16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$613
Mon 9/163:20 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/206:36 pmSBA - SCE
2 stops13h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$648
Sun 9/156:35 amSCE - SBA
2 stops20h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/216:00 amSBA - SCE
2 stops9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$697
Mon 9/163:20 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/212:00 pmSBA - SCE
2 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$700
Sun 9/156:35 amSCE - SBA
2 stops20h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/202:15 pmSBA - SCE
2 stops16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$702
Tue 9/1712:15 pmSCE - SBA
3 stops14h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/216:00 amSBA - SCE
2 stops9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$718
Mon 9/163:20 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/226:00 amSBA - SCE
2 stops9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$937
Tue 9/1712:15 pmSCE - SBA
3 stops14h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/206:15 amSBA - SCE
2 stops12h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,428
Sun 9/1512:15 pmSCE - SBA
3 stops14h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/216:15 amSBA - SCE
2 stops12h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,933

State College to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between State College and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from State College to Santa Barbara in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 9/171:55 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/216:20 amSBA - SCE
2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$483
Tue 9/173:20 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/202:15 pmSBA - SCE
2 stops16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$613
Mon 9/163:20 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/206:36 pmSBA - SCE
2 stops13h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$648
Sun 9/156:35 amSCE - SBA
2 stops20h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/216:00 amSBA - SCE
2 stops9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$697
Mon 9/163:20 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/212:00 pmSBA - SCE
2 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$700
Sun 9/156:35 amSCE - SBA
2 stops20h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/202:15 pmSBA - SCE
2 stops16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$702
Tue 9/1712:15 pmSCE - SBA
3 stops14h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/216:00 amSBA - SCE
2 stops9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$718
Sun 9/156:44 amSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/216:20 amSBA - SCE
2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$868
Mon 9/163:20 pmSCE - SBA
2 stops11h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/226:00 amSBA - SCE
2 stops9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$937

Find flights from State College to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from State College 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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State College University ParkSanta Barbara

SCE - SBA

SCESBA

State College University Park

Tue 9/17

2 stops9h 16m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/21

2 stops12h 33m

$483

State College University ParkSanta Barbara

SCE - SBA

SCESBA

State College University Park

Tue 9/17

2 stops11h 37m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/20

2 stops16h 00m

$613

State College University ParkSanta Barbara

SCE - SBA

SCESBA

State College University Park

Mon 9/16

2 stops11h 37m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/20

2 stops13h 58m

$648

State College University ParkSanta Barbara

SCE - SBA

SCESBA

State College University Park

Sun 9/15

2 stops20h 22m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/21

2 stops9h 34m

$697

State College University ParkSanta Barbara

SCE - SBA

SCESBA

State College University Park

Mon 9/16

2 stops11h 37m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/21

2 stops16h 15m

$700

State College University ParkSanta Barbara

SCE - SBA

SCESBA

State College University Park

Sun 9/15

2 stops20h 22m

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/20

2 stops16h 00m

$702

State College University ParkSanta Barbara

SCE - SBA

SCESBA

State College University Park

Tue 9/17

3 stops14h 44m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/21

2 stops9h 34m

$718

State College University ParkSanta Barbara

SCE - SBA

SCESBA

State College University Park

Sun 9/15

2 stops11h 47m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/21

2 stops12h 33m

$868

State College University ParkSanta Barbara

SCE - SBA

SCESBA

State College University Park

Mon 9/16

2 stops21h 40m

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/21

3 stops12h 33m

$1,015

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Deals found on 5/7

When is the cheapest time to fly from State College to Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from State College to Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State College to Santa Barbara flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 8, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines and United Airlines from State College to Santa Barbara. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,073 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,073 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,073 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,686 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,073 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

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  • Can I find flights from State College to Santa Barbara for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from State College to Santa Barbara for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $483, but on average you can expect to pay $1,315.

  • What does SCE to SBA mean?

    This is defined as State College University Park Airport (SCE) and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). Codes like Santa Barbara Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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    Many airlines flying from State College 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.

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    The State College to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

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